LNR and WMR trains were unable to run in either direction between Wolverhampton and Telford Central, according to National Rail., external
A bus shuttle service was running between Birmingham and Wolverhampton via Darlaston and Willenhall.
“This derailment has damaged the overhead electric wires and knocked over the supports which keep them in the air,” according to WMR’s website, external.
WMR added repairs following the incident may carry on until Thursday.
TfW said they could not operate trains either way between Birmingham International and Shrewsbury, with rail replacement in operation between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury.
Customers were advised tickets could be used on selected alternative services for no additional cost.
Avanti West Coast advised customers tickets were valid on one of the operator’s two services immediately before or after their booked trains.