No trains between Sandhills and Headbolt Lane until approximately 11:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Sunday 25 October 2026 at 08:31
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Last updated
Sunday 25 October 2026 at 09:28
Train operators affected
- Merseyrail
Route(s) affected
Between Sandhills and Headbolt Lane
Description
A fault with the signalling system at Fazakerley means that trains are unable to run between Sandhills and Headbolt Lane. As a result of this, trains between these stations have been suspended.
Disruption is expected until 11:00.
Customer advice:
Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on Stagecoach Buses routes 20 and 21.
Rail replacement buses have been requested to run between Headbolt Lane and Walton (Walton is a short distance from Rice Lane) in both directions until further notice.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail 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.
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