Birmingham-Lichfield Rail Disruption: Signal Failure Causes Major Delays

0:00On March 19th, real passengers between Birmingham and Lichfield are facing major disruptions tonight, March 19th, due to a signal failure. No trains can run between four Oaks and Lichfield stations right now, halting services on that key stretch. West Midlands Railway has cut back operations elsewhere on the line. They're running just two trains per hour between Birmingham News Street and four Oaks to keep some movement going. Travelers should expect longer journeys and check their plans before heading out. The issue is causing knock-on delays for anyone relying on this route. Operators have stepped in with replacement buses running between four Oaks and Lichfield. Teams are working hard to fix the signals and get full services back on track. Disruption could last into the night, so keep an eye on updates from West Midlands Railway for the latest on when things return to normal.