Birmingham rail services disrupted after trespassers block line

In a statement, BTP said: "Officers attended [the station], alongside paramedics. A man has now been taken to a place of safety."

Problems were reported on services to Coventry via Birmingham International, Cross City, Hereford via Worcester, Shrewsbury via Telford, Walsall and Wolverhampton.

Tickets are being accepted with National Express West Midlands buses on all routes, WMR said.

It said tickets were also being accepted on West Midlands Metro and Cross Country Trains.

It added that for the safety of those involved there would be delays to planned journeys and urged passengers to check their train operator for updates.