Tamworth train incident as all lines blocked with emergency services at scene

Emergency services are at the scene at Tamworth Low Level this morning, Friday, June 20Tamworth train station.

An incident at Tamworth train station has prompted all lines into it to be blocked.

Emergency services are at the scene at Tamworth Low Level this morning, Friday, June 20.

Train services are being diverted.

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The nature of the incident is unclear.

BirminghamLive has asked the British Transport Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service for more information.

The incident remains ongoing.

Avanti West Coast posted on X: “Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident at Tamworth Low Level all lines are blocked.

“Train services running through this station may be delayed by up to 60 minutes, or diverted between Stafford and Rugby. Lichfield Trent Valley Ll, Tamworth Low Level and Nuneaton will not be served.”

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West Coast Main Line posted: “Due to the emergency services responding to an incident at Tamworth the railway between Nuneaton & Stafford is currently closed.

“Please check @nationalrailenq for the latest journey info. We’re sorry for the disruption to your journey. Be safe. Be patient. Be kind.”

While CrossCountry Trains said: “Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident, services will not be calling at Tamworth in either direction until further notice.”