A signalling fault at Birmingham Moor Street railway station prevented all train services from passing through on the morning of November 12, 2026.
Delays and Cancellations on Snow Hill Corridor
West Midlands Railway reported that services between Birmingham Snow Hill and Dorridge, Whitlocks End, and Stratford-upon-Avon were subject to delays, cancellations, and alterations in both directions.
Lines Reopened but Disruption Continues Until Midday
National Rail confirmed all lines through Birmingham Moor Street have since reopened, but disruptions were expected to last until at least 13:00 GMT, with trains facing delays as long as 40 minutes or cancellations.
West Midlands Railway stated, “services are on the move now, however we are continuing to experience severe
delays across the Snow Hill lines.” A passenger on a train from Warwick to Birmingham Moor Street reported the train was turning back towards London due to the disruption.
Chiltern Railways Strike Further Reduces Services
Chiltern Railways suspended all services between Birmingham Moor Street and Stourbridge Junction, and between Leamington Spa and Stratford-upon-Avon due to strike action on the same day.
Reduced Chiltern Railways services operated between Leamington Spa and Birmingham Moor Street because of the strike.
Alternative Travel Options
Passengers were allowed to use local National Express buses and West Midlands Metro services with their train tickets accepted during the disruption.
