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The Sun
02-07-2025
- The Sun
Birmingham New Street: Major UK train station cancels ALL journeys to and from station over ‘wire issue'
A MAJOR UK train station has axed all journeys to and from the station. Travel chaos was sparked after an overhead wire was damaged at Birmingham New Street Station. It has seen all services scrapped and is affecting several rail companies. Passengers travelling to Coventry, Walsall, Wolverhampton and Rugeley have been warned of severe delays and cancellations. It is understood the disruption will continue for the rest of the day, according to National Rail. Tickets are being accepted on buses to try and alleviate any journey woes. A National Rail spokesperson said: "Trains running through Birmingham New Street may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised." And, New Street Station posted on X: "We are investigating reports of damaged overhead power lines near Birmingham New Street, which are affecting some services in/out of the station. We will be on site ASAP to assess the situation." is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Yahoo
Rail passengers disrupted after wires damaged
Train passengers are facing disruption at Birmingham New Street railway station after damaged wires led to some lines being blocked. Most platforms were unavailable from about 14:00 BST on Wednesday due to an issue with overhead electric wires, National Rail said. Passengers were warned their trains could be cancelled, delayed by up to two hours or not run for their full route. National Rail added that trains run by Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London Northwestern Railway, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Railway were affected. The wires were damaged between New Street and Water Orton in Warwickshire, according to post on X by Transport for West Midlands. On some lines, passengers can use their train tickets on other routes while on other lines, replacement buses were being used or have been requested, National Rail added. By about 16:10 BST, they said some lines have reopened following the damage to the wires but urged passengers to check before they travelled. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. National Rail
BBC News
02-07-2025
- BBC News
Birmingham New Street rail passengers disrupted after wires damaged
Train passengers are facing disruption at Birmingham New Street railway station after damaged wires led to some lines being platforms were unavailable from about 14:00 BST on Wednesday due to an issue with overhead electric wires, National Rail were warned their trains could be cancelled, delayed by up to two hours or not run for their full Rail added that trains run by Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London Northwestern Railway, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Railway were affected. The wires were damaged between New Street and Water Orton in Warwickshire, according to post on X by Transport for West some lines, passengers can use their train tickets on other routes while on other lines, replacement buses were being used or have been requested, National Rail about 16:10 BST, they said some lines have reopened following the damage to the wires but urged passengers to check before they travelled. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Independent
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Fallen tree closes major cross-border rail line
A major railway line for cross-border services between England and Scotland is closed because of a fallen tree. No trains have been able to run between Glasgow and Carlisle since the tree fell on to overhead electric wires between Lockerbie and Carstairs on Monday night. Some Avanti West Coast services between Glasgow Central and London Euston are starting and ending at Carlisle. Disruption is expected to continue until 2pm on Tuesday. Passengers are being permitted to use their tickets with certain other operators, such as LNER on the East Coast Main Line. Network Rail Scotland said in a statement to passengers: 'We're near Beattock on the West Coast Main Line, carrying out repairs to overhead wires damaged by a fallen tree last night. 'Work is well underway, and we're on target to reopen the line approximately 11.30am.'
CTV News
30-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Utility investigating sparking power lines in the Sault, urging caution
Viewer-submitted video footage shows overhead wires sparking on Beverley Street in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., on Friday, May 30, 2025.
