Landslip-blocked train line reopens after repairs

Disruption of passenger services will continue as operations return to normal

Train lines between Coventry and Rugby have now reopened after emergency repairs following a landslide that blocked the track.

Rail services have been disrupted since the landslip on Sunday, and bosses had thought the line would remain closed into Wednesday.

However, they have now confirmed both northbound and southbound services between Birmingham and London can resume.

There is a speed restriction in place in both directions in the affected area, and an amended timetable will be operating to and from the Midlands until the end of the day's services, they said.

Earlier, West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway both said no services were operating between Coventry and Northampton.

Passengers travelling on Avanti West Coast trains had also been advised that a limited number of services were able to use the line between Rugby and Coventry in the northbound direction only.

Bosses have now stressed that journey times may still be longer than normal, with possible route alteration, while services get back to normal.

Rail operators said they would be maintaining temporary ticket acceptance arrangements on certain routes until the end of the day.