Live updates as Birmingham New Street trains chaos sees thousands of commuters stranded or hit by delays

Thousands of commuters were facing rail chaos at Birmingham New Street Station tonight.

Multiple services were subject to cancellation or delay after a train broke down in Coseley - causing knock-on effects to other lines.

Passengers facing huge disruption included those travelling on the Birmingham to Wolverhampton line and on the Cross City Line between Redditch and Lichfield. All trains to Rugeley were also said to be cancelled at one point.

Passengers are being warned that train delays of up to 75 minutes can be expected.

National Rail today tweeted: "Major disruption can be expected to trains at Birmingham New Street. Trains will be delayed by up to 75 minutes, cancelled or revised."

One angry passenger described the chaos at Tuesday night rush hour in New Street. "Passengers are running up and down platforms in a desperate bid to find a way home," they said.

Replacement buses have been called in to help some of the passengers affected.

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