A LANDSLIP between Leamington Spa and Banbury will cause disruption until at least Saturday.

The major landslip left around 350,000 tonnes of earth dangerously close to a railway track.

And Network Rail said CrossCountry and Chiltern Railway services could still be affected after the weekend.

Replacement bus services between Banbury and Leamington Spa could extend journey times by up to one hour.

National Rail said it is unsafe for trains to travel between Leamington Spa and Banbury after a risk of further ground movement.

Chiltern Railways tickets will be accepted on CrossCountry, First Great Western, London Midland, London Underground and Virgin Trains.

CrossCountry passengers can travel on other services including Chiltern Railways, First Great Western, South West Trains and Virgin Trains.

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