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Trains cancelled and delayed after points failure between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton

A points failure closed some railway lines between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury this evening.

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National Rail warned that trains could have been cancelled, delayed or revised and replacement buses were ordered.

A spokesperson for National Rail said: "Due to a points failure between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury some lines are currently closed. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised."

At 7.30pm National Rail confirmed that the problem had been fixed and all lines were reopened. "Apologies for any disruption caused to your journey this evening," said a spokesperson.