Overview

• National Rail reports an emergency near the line between Stafford and Wolverhampton, with all routes closed and trains canceled or delayed by up to 60 minutes.
• Major disruption is expected until at least 10:00 this morning, and British Transport Police have been approached for comment.
• Services from Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and London Northwestern Railway on routes linking Crewe, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Glasgow are affected.
• Rail-replacement buses are running between Stafford and Wolverhampton from 07:45, operated by First Choice, with London Northwestern Railway stating all lines remain blocked.
• Operators are accepting tickets on alternative services at no extra cost, CrossCountry seat reservations will not transfer, and passengers are advised to keep tickets for compensation claims.