Train services are currently disrupted due to a safety inspection of the track between Banbury and Leamington Spa.
The lines closed this morning due to the incident but have since re-opened.
But disruption is expected until approximately 9.30am as the service recovers.
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Trains running between Banbury and Leamington Spa may be delayed by up to 20 minutes.
Due to a safety inspection of the track between Banbury and Leamington Spa, the line towards the West Midlands is blocked. Train services running through these stations may be delayed by up to 20 minutes: https://t.co/c8iH2onTKX pic.twitter.com/nt4PN8SuDU
— Chiltern Railways (@chilternrailway) June 1, 2023
This is affecting Chiltern Railway services between London Marylebone and Birmingham Moor Street.
Delays are also expected on CrossCountry services between Oxford and Birmingham New Street / Nottingham / Manchester Piccadilly.
Chiltern Railways has advised passengers that they may be entitled to compensation due to the incident.
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