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Trains between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised

Trains between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised, from about 08:45. 46 trains between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street were cancelled or cut short. 3 trains arrived 30 or more minutes late.

What Happened

  1. First cancellation from Birmingham New Street.
  2. Trains between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
  3. Trains running again.

“Trains between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.”

Source: National Rail

Trains Affected

BookedTrainWhat Happened
08:22Birmingham New Street → ShrewsburyCancelled
08:26Birmingham New Street → ShrewsburyCancelled
08:32Shrewsbury → Birmingham New StreetTerminated Short
08:52Birmingham New Street → ShrewsburyTerminated Short
08:59Shrewsbury → Birmingham New Street24 min late, arrived 10:24
09:05Shrewsbury → Birmingham New Street36 min late, arrived 11:02
09:22Birmingham New Street → ShrewsburyCancelled
09:26Birmingham New Street → ShrewsburyTerminated Short
09:30Shrewsbury → Birmingham New StreetTerminated Short
09:52Birmingham New Street → ShrewsburyTerminated Short
09:59Shrewsbury → Birmingham New StreetCancelled
10:05Shrewsbury → Birmingham New StreetCancelled
10:22Birmingham New Street → ShrewsburyCancelled
10:26Birmingham New Street → ShrewsburyCancelled
10:30Shrewsbury → Birmingham New StreetTerminated Short
10:52Birmingham New Street → ShrewsburyTerminated Short
10:59Shrewsbury → Birmingham New StreetCancelled
11:05Shrewsbury → Birmingham New StreetCancelled
11:22Birmingham New Street → ShrewsburyCancelled
11:26Birmingham New Street → ShrewsburyCancelled
11:52Birmingham New Street → ShrewsburyCancelled
11:59Shrewsbury → Birmingham New StreetCancelled
12:05Shrewsbury → Birmingham New StreetCancelled
12:22Birmingham New Street → ShrewsburyCancelled

Can I Claim?

Yes, if you arrived 15+ minutes late. West Midlands Railway pays 25% of your single fare for 15 to 29 minutes, 50% for 30 to 59, and 100% for 60 or more. It counts even if you went another way or waited for a later train: the delay is measured against the train you meant to catch. You have 28 days.

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Questions

What happened to Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street trains on Friday 23 October 2026?

Trains between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised, from about 08:45. 46 trains between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street were cancelled or cut short. 3 trains arrived 30 or more minutes late.

How much Delay Repay can I get?

West Midlands Railway pays 25% of your single fare for 15 to 29 minutes, 50% for 30 to 59, and 100% for 60 or more. Railhop finds your train and works out the amount for your ticket.

When is the last day to claim?

You have 28 days from the day you travelled, so claim by Friday 20 November 2026.

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