Rail services face major disruption after a man is hit by a train near Birmingham International.

Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live

The railway line between Birmingham New Street and International has re-opened.

It was closed when a train hit a person near International earlier this morning, causing rush hour disruption for passengers.

Trains are likely to remain delayed for the next hour or so as services settle, but Virgin Trains' 08:50 service to London Euston has set off, calling at all stations - including International and Coventry.

Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live

A replacement bus service is running between Birmingham New Street and Coventry after a person was hit by a train near Birmingham International this morning, causing delays that are expected to last until at least midday.

Network Rail in Birmingham says buses will be available outside New Street's main entrance, near the TK Maxx store.

Passengers are being told to follow the hashtag #BirminghamInt, external on Twitter.

This morning's disruption to rail services - estimated to last until at least midday - could involve cancellation of trains and delays of up to 90 minutes, external.

The advice to passengers came after a person was hit by a train near Birmingham International. 

Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live

All train lines between Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International are "blocked" this morning, Virgin Trains says. 

The train operator is warning passengers to expect delays after a person was hit by a train.

London Midland and Chiltern Railway are accepting tickets, external and buses have been requested to operate between Birmingham New Street and Coventry.

National Rail says delays are expected to last until about 12:00., external

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