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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 1 MIN

HS2 Shutdown: No Trains on Cross City Line

from Birmingham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Rail passengers in the West Midlands, brace for a significant disruption on the Cross City Line from May 29th to May 31st. No trains will operate between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley for the installation of a new 150-meter viaduct for the High Speed Two project. Service resumes on June 1st. Replacement buses will serve the affected routes, but travelers should plan ahead due to potential rerouting and delays. This work is part of the broader High Speed Two initiative to enhance UK rail capacity. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0a8e1eaf58d97d60

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