The incident is causing ‘major problem’ and affecting services from Birmingam New Street
21:53, 26 Sep 2026Updated 22:03, 26 Sep 2026
A major incident is underway near Five Ways train station tonight with emergency services called to the scene(Image: Google Maps)
Emergency services are dealing with a ‘major problem’ near Five Ways resulting in cancellations on trains from Birmingham New Street tonight.
Trains between Birmingham New Street and Bromsgrove, Redditch and Hereford are all subject to cancellation after the unknown incident was reported just after 9pm.
National Rail said ‘major problems’ had been reported on the route, and disruption is expected at least up til the end of the day.
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Passengers have been told to find replacement National Express transport and coaches have been ordered.
National Rail’s website said: “The emergency services are dealing with an incident between University and Birmingham New Street.
“Whilst they complete their work all lines between these stations are closed.
“Trains will be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 60 minutes. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.”
There will be rail replacement transport running between:
Worcester stations to LongbridgeSutton Coldfield to Lichfield stations
Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on National Express West Midlands between Longbridge and Four Oaks via Birmingham New Street.
You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner.w extra time for your journey.
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