TRAVELLERS heading across Worcestershire today may be given a surprise when they get to their nearest railway station, only to see their train has been cancelled.

National Rail has announced their will be disruption between Birmingham New Street and Hereford on West Midlands Railway Services.

A spokesperson for National Rail said: "A shortage of train crew between Birmingham New Street and Hereford means some services will be cancelled.

"Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

"Rail replacement buses will be running between Birmingham New Street and Hereford."

Stations affected by these cancellations include Ledbury, Great Malvern, Malvern Link, Worcester Foregate Street, Worcester Shrub Hill, Droitwich Spa and Bromsgrove.