Reduced train services on key routes on Sunday – find out which ones and what you can do

The regional rail operator said services would be disrupted and canceled on Sunday, which could “particularly affect” afternoon and evening trains.

It said the problems were caused by a lack of available train staff at “key locations” on its network due to a “recent increase” in short-term sickness absences.

The travel disruption comes as England are set to face Spain in the Euro final on Sunday, kick-off 8pm.

West Midlands Railway said it was “unfortunately likely” that services would be disrupted on all its routes.

Which routes will be affected?

• Wolverhampton and Walsall Lines (Wolverhampton, Birmingham New St, Walsall)

• Cross City Line (Lichfield, Four Oaks, Birmingham New St, Redditch, Bromsgrove)

• Snow Hill Lines (Worcester, Kidderminster, Birmingham Snow Hill / Moor St, Dorridge, Whitlocks End, Stratford Upon Avon/Leamington Spa)

• The Chase Line (Rugeley, Walsall, Birmingham New St, Birmingham International)

• Shrewsbury Line (Shrewsbury, Telford, Wolverhampton, Birmingham New St)

• Hereford Line (Hereford, Worcester, Birmingham New St)

• Coventry Line (Coventry, Birmingham International, Birmingham New St, operated by London Northwestern Railway)

• Elephant & Bear Line (Nuneaton, Coventry, Leamington Spa)

What can passengers do?

West Midlands Railway said it had ordered rail replacement buses to supplement the train shortage.

However, it warned that bus capacity would be “limited” and journey times would be “significantly extended” compared to if a full train service could operate.

In a statement on its website, the rail operator said: “Our resource teams will continue to work to cover trains where possible with the crew we expect to have available on the day, so that we will update online and app-based trip planners. overnight from Saturday to Sunday to confirm which services are canceled or affected.

“We advise customers to check their own journey (including potential connections via other operators) on the morning of their journey to see what services will be affected.

“Use National Rail Inquiries’ Real-Time Journey Planner for the most up-to-date information about your journey.”

Tickets dated Sunday will be accepted for travel on West Midlands Railway services from today until July 16.

Those who have a ticket for Sunday and choose not to travel can request a refund without an administration fee.

People can request a refund by returning to the place or website where they purchased the ticket.