Train chaos to last seven hours as cows block railway line

Train chaos to last seven hours as cows block railway line Avanti West Coast and Lumo services between London Euston and Scotland, along with London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services are affected Thousands of people have had their travels disrupted after a herd of cows blocked one of the country's busiest railway lines. The West Coast Main Line has been blocked in Staffordshire between Lichfield Trent Valley and Rugeley Trent Valley for more than three hours after the farm animals wandered onto the railways. Avanti West Coast and Lumo services between London Euston and Scotland, along with London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services are all experiencing delays and cancellations as a result of the incident. The Press Association reports that there were difficulties contacting the farmer responsible for the animals involved. The incident was reported just before 9am, with passengers warned to expect disruption until 4pm. Tickets are being accepted on certain alternative routes and road transport is also being provided. Many affected passengers expressed their frustration on social media. One wrote to Avanti West Coast that they were stuck on a train that had "not moved for three hours", while another complained they had only been offered one 330ml bottle of water, adding: "I’m sure your shop is doing great business". Another stranded passenger posted on X to ask "How long will these delays last?" and "How long does it take to move cows off the line?". [Image text:] A AVANTI WEST COAST