Incident resolved: disruption between Birkenhead Central and Ellesmere Port / Chester expected until 15:30
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Wednesday 01 October 2025 at 13:08
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Last updated
Wednesday 01 October 2025 at 14:29
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Services on the Ellesmere Port circular route, and also on the Chester circular route
Description
The broken down train at Bebington has now been moved. Trains travelling between Birkenhead Central and Ellesmere Port / Chester are no longer being disrupted. Whilst service recovers trains operating between these stations may still be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 15:30.
Customer advice:
Until 16:00, your ticket can be used at no extra cost on Transport for Wales services between Chester and Liverpool.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.