Broken-down train between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton causes hours of disruption

Rail passengers travelling between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton have faced hours of disruption to their journeys due to a broken-down freight train on the line.

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West Midlands Railway first alerted passengers to the issue at about 3.30pm on Tuesday.

Writing to X, formerly Twitter, it said a broken-down train had blocked the line between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.

It added that services running through these stations, which include Wellington and Telford Central, may be delayed or cancelled.