Train services between Nuneaton and Leamington Spa will re-start later this month - but it will not be the full timetable.
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has confirmed the train service between the two towns, calling in at Coventry, will restart on Monday, April 26.
But this will only be a two hourly service and replacement buses will continue to run in between.
WMR has said that it remains committed to reinstating the full timetable when possible.
Jonny Wiseman, customer experience director for West Midlands Railway, said: "With lockdown measures beginning to ease further, now is the right time to reinstate a train service between Nuneaton and Leamington Spa.
“It was the direct impact of the pandemic on our train crew – both through sickness and lost driver training days – which left us no choice but to temporarily withdraw the service.
“I would like to thank our passengers and the local community for their patience and understanding while we have been working hard to bring trains back to the line.”
Passengers are being reminded that the latest Government advice remains to minimise travel where possible and face coverings must be worn on public transport, unless exempt for medical reasons.
Earlier this year, West Midlands Railway took the decision to stop the hourly rail service between the two towns, via Coventry.
Staff shortages were among the reasons for the cuts to the service.
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