No train service this weekend on West Midlands Railway

West Midlands Railway (WMR) is warning passengers not to travel by train this weekend as the operator will be running no services due to industrial action.

Members of the ASLEF trade union have started an overtime ban which will run to 6 February. As a result services are reduced on some routes. ASLEF will also take strike action on WMR on Saturday, February 3. The impact of this industrial action means no train services are able to run on Saturday, February 3, or Sunday, February 4, due to the overtime ban.

Jonny Wiseman, WMR customer experience director, said: "Industrial action is designed to be disruptive to passengers and it is extremely disappointing that the impact of this action means we are unable to operate any services this weekend.

“Passengers holding tickets for travel for either Saturday or Sunday will be able to use them on an alternative day or claim a full refund. Information is available on our website.

“I also urge passengers travelling during the period of the overtime ban to check their journeys before setting out as services may be subject to short-notice cancellation. I also urge passengers not to rely on late services as last trains may be earlier than usual.”

The following timetable alterations will apply between today (Wednesday, January 31) and Tuesday, February 6 inclusive (excluding February 3 and 4):

• Buses will replace trains between Leamington Spa and Nuneaton via Coventry
• Fewer services will operate between Birmingham and Hereford
• Fewer services will operate between Birmingham and Shrewsbury

The 11.22pm service between Birmingham New Street and Rugeley will not operate — this is the last service of the day

Other operators are also impacted by industrial action – for information on how the action is affecting journeys visit www.wmr.uk/industrialaction