There are a number of significant sporting events taking place this weekend, and the Parish Council have been pre-warned that resourcing the train operations is proving a challenge as well as the ongoing ordinary issues with train crew availability. In addition, there are some pre-planned engineering works on the West Coast Main Line which alter West Midlands and other operators timetables.

West Midlands Railway are planning to run as many trains as they can, protecting last services from the major towns and cities that they serve such as London, Liverpool and Birmingham. They will also have standby rail replacement bus services available at locations across routes to step in if necessary.

The message to passengers is please check before you travel.