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United States New Street police incident blocks all lines as thousands stranded
A police incident has left thousands of rail passengers stranded on trains and stations across the West Midlands. It was as a result of a police incident which shut down services at New Street in Birmingham this morning (April 24).
The giant Birmingham city centre hub has been brought to a halt with all lines blocked. No services have been running in or out of the station.
Avanti Railways said: "Due to an ongoing emergency services incident at Birmingham New Street, all lines are currently blocked. Cross-ticket acceptance is with @nxwestmidlands buses. @WestMidRailway @AvantiWestCoast @LNRailway @CrossCountryUK @tfwrail
In another post on X, formerly known as Twitter, National Express West Midlands said: "National Express Bus are accepting rail tickets on all bus services. This is due to an incident at New Street Station. Bus services may be busier than usual Allow more time to travel."
This is a live blog. Follow it below for the latest updates from our colleagues at Birmingham Live.
10:08 birminghammail.co.uk
End of updates
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08:48 birminghammail.co.uk
Statement from British Transport Police
BTP have said they brought a vulnerable person to safety at New Street Station around 7.15am.
They said: "Officers were called to Birmingham New Street railway station just after 7.15am today (24 April) to reports of a person in a precarious position. Officers attended, alongside paramedics. A man has now been taken to a place of safety."
All lines are up and running.
08:35 birminghammail.co.uk
Residual disruption throughout the morning
Lines in and out of New Street have reopened after @BTPBhm resolved an earlier incident
There will be disruption throughout the morning while we work to get all trains on the move again
ℹ️Please check with your train operator or @nationalrailenq for the latest
— Birmingham New Street (@NetworkRailBHM) April 24, 2024
08:22 birminghammail.co.uk
Train lines cleared but delays will remain
Transport for West Midlands have posted on X: "Rail lines at New Street have reopened. There is likely to be continued significant disruption as the timetables reform.
" Please consider delaying your journey, or using the bus and tram instead."
08:18 birminghammail.co.uk
Most services delayed or cancelled
Our reporter is at the station says there aren't many passengers at the station due to services being delayed.
08:08 birminghammail.co.uk
Nearly all services delayed through New Street
Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident near the railway at Birmingham New Street all lines are blocked.
WMRUPDATE 1> BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET
Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident near the railway at Birmingham New Street all lines are blocked.
Ticket Acceptance with @nxwestmidlands on all routes.
ℹ️ Delay Reapy> https://t.co/F3zXLSsMF4 https://t.co/c1cxzpLngT
— West Midlands Railway (@WestMidRailway) April 24, 2024
08:01 birminghammail.co.uk
Latest from Avanti West Coast
DescriptionThe emergency services are dealing with an incident at Birmingham New Street. So they can safely do their work, all lines are closed. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.This is expected until 08:30.Customer Advice for Avanti West Coast:To help complete your journey, you may use your ticket on Chiltern Railways via any reasonable route.Check before you travel:You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.Compensation:You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
07:59 birminghammail.co.uk
British Transport Police statement - incident on tracks
Good morning. All lines have been closed at Birmingham's New Street Station due to an incident on the tracks.
The British Transport Police said on X: "Officers are at Birmingham New Street Station this morning dealing with an ongoing incident on the tracks.
"For safety of all those involved there will be delays to planned journeys this morning in and out of the station."
Officers are at Birmingham New Street Station this morning dealing with an ongoing incident on the tracks.
For safety of all those involved there will be delays to planned journeys this morning in and out of the station.
Please check your train operator for updates.
— BTP Birmingham (@BTPBhm) April 24, 2024
