Major rail disruption LIVE as bridge collapse impacts train services between Manchester and London

Rail replacement services have been deployed between Stafford and Rugby until approximately 21:00.

Customers can also use their tickets on Avanti West Coast services between Crewew and London Euston via Birmingham New Street at no extra cost.

Passengers travelling North towards Crewe from Rugby are advised to travel via Birmingham New Street on either London Northwestern or Avanti West Coast services.

Northbound passengers for stations between Rugby and Stafford, are advised to use rail replacement buses from Rugby.

Passengers travelling south towards Rugby and the capitol, are advised to travel via Birmingham New Street on either London Northwestern Railway or Avanti West Coast services.

Southbound passengers for stations between Stafford and Rugby are advised to use rail replacement buses from Stafford.