Trains cancelled and rail replacement services ordered as line blocked between Telford and Shrewsbury
Trains have been cancelled between Telford and Shrewsbury after a points failure.
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West Midlands Railway said rail replacement services have been ordered after a points failure between Telford Central and Shrewsbury station.
A points failure occurs when a movable section of the track, called points, stops working properly and is unable to route trains to their destination.
The incident in the Wellington area was first reported at around 8.40am on Wednesday.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Railway said: "Due to a points failure between Shrewsbury and Telford Central the line towards Birmingham is blocked.
"Rail replacement transport has been ordered between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury."
The disruption has impacted the Transport for Wales service between Holyhead/Crewe/Aberystwyth and Birmingham International and the West Midlands Railway service between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street.
Those hoping to catch a train can check on the status online using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner. You may also be entitled to compensation if a delay is experienced.
