Rail disruptions in West Midlands as trees fall on tracks and damage overhead wires
A number of rail services have been cancelled across the region this morning due to trees blocking the line as a result of high winds.
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It comes as Storm Darragh brought heavy rain, wind and floods to the region, with a yellow high wind warning put in place by the Met Office today.
At around 9am, a tree fell on the rail line at Codsall, resulting in all trains between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury being cancelled. However, the tree has since been removed and lines reopened.
Services have also been halted between Wolverhampton and Stafford due to a tree being caught in the overhead wires between the two stations, stopping all lines.
Another rail line between Kidderminster and Worcester was also blocked by a fallen tree with all trains cancelled in both directions.
The Cross City line between Redditch/Bromsgrove and Lichfield will also remain closed today after fallen trees damaged the overhead power lines at Blackwell, Longbridge and Gravelly Hill on Saturday night.
Due to the weather conditions, contractors were unable to carry out repair work overnight.
Avanti services are currently unable to call at Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street, Sandwell and Dudley and Wolverhampton due to a tree falling on the overhead electric wires between Sandwell and Dudley and Wolverhampton.
National Express West Midlands buses are accepting rail tickets for anyone who's service has been badly delayed or cancelled.
