THESE are the big icicles in a tunnel which caused delays for rail passengers as they closed the line between Worcester and Hereford. 

These images, shared by West Midlands Railway, show the extent of the issue at a tunnel in Colwall, near Malvern. Trains are now running after Network Rail operatives cleared the icicles.

 

 

A spokesperson for West Midlands Railway said: "The following image shows the extent of the icicles in the tunnel near Colwall. Given the size and potential damage this could cause, the line was closed until Network Rail was able to clear them and check the tunnel. Apologies for any inconvenience caused."