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Rail disruption in Staffordshire due to overhead line fault
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An overhead line fault on the West Coast Main Line near Penkridge in Staffordshire is causing significant rail disruption between Stafford and Wolverhampton. Network Rail engineers are on site to repair the 25,000-volt power wires, and passengers are advised to check their journeys before travelling.
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- An overhead line fault near Penkridge is disrupting train services on the West Coast Main Line between Stafford and Wolverhampton.
- Rail replacement buses have been established at Birmingham, Stafford, and Wolverhampton.
- Network Rail engineers are working on site to resolve the issue, with disruption expected to continue throughout the day.
- Ticket acceptance is available on alternative routes, including the East Coast Main Line and Midland Main Line via Sheffield.