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📣 Changes to weekend @CrossCountryUK trains between Birmingham New Street, Water Orton & Coleshill Parkway
🗓️ 6-7 & 13-14 June
🦺 Our partners @HS2ltd are completing vital bridge work in Birmingham
More info 👉 gloo.to/FHrN
📲 Plan ahead at nationalrail.co.uk
ALT An aerial photo of Aston Church Road bridge which is being demolished by HS2 to make way for Britain’s new high-speed railway. In the photo you can see that the bridge spans the existing railway which is why closures will be needed during two weekends in June to allow engineers to safely access the site.
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🟩 Line reopened between Wolverhampton and Birmingham after a tree fell on the line just north of Coseley 🌳
🛠️ Our teams quickly got on site to remove the tree and get services moving again
🧡 Thanks for your patience while we worked to fix the issue
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Birmingham New Street retweeted
🚆Lines reopened at a reduced speed between Rugby & Nuneaton this morning following a vehicle colliding with a bridge yesterday
⚠️ Services may still be disrupted throughout today
👷🏽Our teams are on site working to remove the debris from the road but Marston Lane remains closed
ALT Debris on Marston Lane following bridge collision and machinery for removing the debris
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Birmingham New Street retweeted
⚠️ All lines between Nuneaton and Rugby are still blocked following a vehicle striking a bridge earlier today
🗞️ Read more here: gloo.to/FHCF
📲 Please continue to check your journey @nationalrailenq
ALT Image shows significant damage to railway bridge near Nuneaton
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Birmingham New Street retweeted
⚠️ Due to a vehicle striking a bridge between Rugby and Nuneaton, services may be delayed or cancelled
👷🏽 Our teams are working to assess the damage to the bridge and keep passengers moving
📲 Please check your journey @nationalrailenq
Jun 11
‼️Major disruption between #Nuneaton and Rugby expected until the end of the day‼️
ℹ️A bridge having partially collapsed between Nuneaton and Rugby means that all lines are blocked.
⚠️As a result, trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or diverted via Birmingham.
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🛤️ Today is International Level Crossing Awareness Day #ILCAD
😲 Did you know we have nearly 200 level crossings across the West Midlands and surrounding areas?
ℹ️ Find out more about the different types of crossings and how to use them safely at bit.ly/49QEOq9
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🛗 A big accessibility boost at Barnt Green station
🤝 Last week we welcomed @BradleyThomasUK to see the newly completed lifts
✅ Providing step-free access to all platforms for the first time, the lifts are already making journeys easier and more reliable for passengers
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Birmingham New Street retweeted
🛑In just one year this bridge on the A5 at Watling Street in Hinckley has been hit by vehicles nine times
🚛These crashes often cause major disruption both on the road and on the railway, while our teams assess whether the structure is still safe
Here's our message...
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The Curzon 2 viaduct has successfully been launched over the Birmingham Cross City line.
This huge engineering feat was achieved during a weekend railway closure. Reaching 40 metres at its highest point, this viaduct is a landmark addition to the #Birmingham skyline.
By working within a pre-agreed closure window with @NetworkRailBHM, our teams were able to push the viaduct over the existing rail lines safely, handing the tracks back on time for the first trains on Monday morning.
Our latest YouTube video takes you through the weekend push, where the massive steel truss was slid into place using a precision jacking system.
Watch it here: youtu.be/4Luukv1zZ5g
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🦺 We’ve been with @WestMidRailway at Coundon Road level crossing in #Coventry today talking to pedestrians and drivers about using the crossing correctly
ℹ️ Every crossing is different - read the signs and follow the instructions on how to cross safely
Stop ✋ look 👀 listen👂
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🤩 A very different view for @WestMidRailway passengers travelling on the Cross City line today
✅ @HS2ltd successfully installed a new viaduct over the weekend
🚆 Services between Birmingham & Lichfield have resumed - a huge thanks for your patience
👉 gloo.to/FHe2
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Birmingham New Street retweeted
May 31
🛠️🚧Amended services to or from Coventry on 30 & 31 May
📢@AvantiWestCoast @CrossCountryUK @LNRailway @WestMidRailway
#DisruptionVideos
ℹ️More information available here: nationalrail.co.uk/engineeri… nationalrail.co.uk/engineeri…
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⚽️🎉 Are you traveling down to London today for the @Arsenal parade or @AdobeWFACup?
🔧 There are reduced services to/from Euston today due to vital engineering work
✅ Check @nationalrailenq for the latest travel advice
➡️ Read more: gloo.to/FGiT
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🚆 There will be a reduced service to/from Euston this weekend due to vital engineering work
If you are traveling to Wembley or for @Arsenal celebrations, check @nationalrailenq for travel options
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📣 If you are travelling to Wembley this weekend please check before you travel 🏟️
👷🏽Essential engineering work on the West Coast Main Line means your journey may be affected
👀 Read more: gloo.to/FGiT
📲 Check your journey @nationalrailenq
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📣 The Cross City North line is closed until the end of Sunday 31 May while major @HS2ltd viaduct work takes place
🚌 Buses replace @WestMidRailway trains between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley / Tame Bridge Parkway
Find out more 👉 gloo.to/FGC7
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📣 The Cross City North line is closed until the end of Sunday 31 May while major @HS2ltd viaduct work takes place
🚌 Buses replace @WestMidRailway trains between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley / Tame Bridge Parkway
Find out more 👉 gloo.to/FGC7
ALT A graphic produced by partners at West Midlands Railway about the engineering work on the Cross City line from 29-31 May, displaying a website at wmr.uk/crosscityclosure where you can find further details about specific journeys
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🦺 Here’s John from Network Rail with more info about the vital @HS2ltd engineering work taking place
📲 Please check before you travel at nationalrail.co.uk
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Birmingham New Street retweeted
🚆 🛠️ Rail engineering work is taking place between #NewStreet and #Aston, closing some lines (start of service 29 May until end of service 31 May)
Rail replacement buses will operate to stations.
ℹ️ Use our journey planner to replan your journey tfwm.org.uk/plan-your-journe…
ALT TFWM Purple alert graphic
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Birmingham New Street retweeted
May 27
Check your journeys if you're travelling by train today - very hot weather can affect our railway. 🌡️
➡️ nationalrail.co.uk/
🚰 Fill up your bottle at a free cold water fountain at one of Britain's biggest railway stations.
#HotRailway #TravelAdvice #Heatwave #HalfTerm
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📣 Plan ahead for a three-day Cross City line closure during @HS2ltd viaduct work
📅 Friday 29 to Sunday 31 May
🚌 Buses will replace @WestMidRailway trains between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley / Tame Bridge Parkway
Find out more 👉 gloo.to/FGC7
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