THERE will be no trains operating between Hereford and Birmingham for the next eight weekends, starting from Saturday, January 31, due to essential maintenance work.

However, a bus service will take customers along the routes passing through Worcester and Great Malvern.

The timetable alterations are necessary because of engineering work between Worcester Shrub Hill and Malvern Link.

Passengers are asked to allow more time for their journey and have been told that bicycles cannot be carried on substitute bus services.

For more information, call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 444888.