UPDATE: Lines reopen after animals on railway as delays to Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent continue

By Livia Gregor 30th Jun 2026

Local News by Livia Gregor 3 hours ago

Disruption is expected to last until this evening (image via Livia Gregor)

Lines have reopened between Lichfield Trent Valley and Rugeley Trent Valley after issues involving animals on the railway earlier in the day.

Whilst services recover, trains running between Lichfield Trent Valley and Stafford/Stoke-on-Trent could be delayed by up to 25 minutes, cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected to last until 8pm.

Affected routes:

Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Crewe / Chester / Wrexham General / Holyhead / Liverpool Lime Street / Glasgow Central / Manchester Piccadilly
London Northwestern Railway between London Euston and Crewe

Advice for Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway customers can be found here.