Buses replace trains between Great Malvern and Hereford on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September 

Route(s) affected

Between Birmingham New Street and Hereford and

between Stratford-upon-Avon and Worcester Shrub Hill

Description

Engineering work is taking place at Worcester Shrub Hill and between Ledbury and Hereford, closing some lines.

Saturday:

Train services between Birmingham New Street / Worcester Shrub Hill and Hereford will run between Birmingham New Street / Worcester Shrub Hill and Great Malvern only.

Rail replacement buses will operate between Great Malvern and Hereford.

Sunday:

Train services between Birmingham New Street / Worcester Shrub Hill and Hereford will run between Birmingham New Street / Worcester Foregate Street and Great Malvern only and will not call at Worcester Shrub Hill.

Rail replacement buses will operate between Great Malvern and Hereford.

Trains between Stratford-upon-Avon / Dorridge / Birmingham Moor Street / Birmingham New Street and Worcester Shrub Hill will terminate at / start from Worcester Foregate Street (instead of Worcester Shrub Hill). Train services will not call at Worcester Shrub Hill and passengers are advised to use Worcester Foregate Street station.

The 08:55 Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Street and the 10:05 Worcester Shrub Hill to Birmingham New Street services will run between Droitwich Spa and Birmingham New Street only.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.