Lines reopened: disruption between Southport and Formby until approximately 15:45 

Route(s) affected

Between Southport and Sandhills / Liverpool Central

Description

Lines have reopened following a fault with the signalling system between Southport and Freshfield.

Trains running between Southport and Formby may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 40 minutes or revised whilst service recovers.

Disruption is expected until 15:45.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement transport is in operation between Southport and Formby.

You may use your ticket, at no extra cost on the following services:

• Northern between Liverpool Lime Street and Wigan Wigan North Western, and also between Wigan Wallgate and Southport

• Arriva bus routes 42 47 49 300

• Stagecoach bus route X2

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 set-down 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.