Memorials have since been built in Cannock and Rugeley and a miner's lamp was built in Hednesford six years ago, largely by public subscription.

BBC: Hednesford memorial dedicated to Cannock Chase miners

The second route, which will link Birmingham to stations in Crewe, Manchester and Manchester Airport, will affect parts of Staffordshire near to Lichfield, Rugeley, Stafford and Stone.

BBC: Warwickshire villages hit by 'north' HS2 plans

Lines affected include Birmingham-London, Birmingham-Liverpool, Birmingham-Coventry-Northampton, Lichfield-Birmingham-Redditch and Wolverhampton-Birmingham-Walsall-Rugeley.

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Services to Rugeley and Redditch were also affected.

BBC: London Midland staff shortages cancel trains