Disruption to Merseyrail Wirral line services expected until 20:30
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Friday 28 November 2025 at 18:40
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Last updated
Friday 28 November 2025 at 19:44
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Chester / Ellesmere Port / West Kirby / New Brighton and Liverpool Central
Description
A passenger has been taken ill on a train at Birkenhead Hamilton Square.
Additionally there was a track fault between Birkenhead Hamilton Square and James Street. Lines have now reopened.
Trains running between Chester / Ellesmere Port / West Kirby / New Brighton and Liverpool Central may still be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 30 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 20:30.
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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.