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Delays to Merseyrail services to / from Southport expected until 11:15 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Thursday 16 July 2026 at 09:49

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Last updated

Thursday 16 July 2026 at 10:22

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Hunts Cross and Southport

Description

An earlier fault on a train between Freshfield and Ainsdale is causing residual disruption on the Southport line.

Trains running to / from Southport may be delayed by up to 30 minutes whilst service recovers.

Disruption is expected until 11:15.

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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.

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