Trains services suspended following landslip in Oakengates area of Telford

The landslip was notice by a train driver on Friday morning.

Network Rail engineers have visited the location and are due to begin work to rectify the issue with works scheduled to take place between Monday 11th March until the end of the day on Thursday 28 March.

During this time no trains will run between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.

Passenger Advice:

Transport for Wales

Trains from Holyhead, Pwllheli and Machynlleth towards Birmingham will terminate at Shrewsbury.

Trains from Birmingham towards Holyhead, Pwllheli and Machynlleth will start at Shrewsbury.

Road transport will be provided between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.

West Midlands Railway

West Midlands Railway passengers may use tickets on the following:

Arriva Bus routes 4 between Oakengates and Telford, 9 between Bridgnorth and Wolverhampton and X4/X5 between Shrewsbury and Telford town centre.

National Express West Midlands route 5 between Codsall and Wolverhampton.