Buses replace trains between Hooton and Chester until approximately 14:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Liverpool Central and Chester

Description

A fault with the signalling system between Hooton and Capenhurst means that the line is disrupted. As a result, trains will not run between Chester and Hooton.

Disruption is expected until 14:30

Customer advice:

Selected services will start and terminate at Rock Ferry.

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on rail replacement buses between Hooton and Chester.

You can also use your ticket at no extra cost on:

• Transport for Wales between Liverpool Lime Street and Chester in both directions

• Stagecoach Buses 1 and X1

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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.