Disruption to Merseyrail Northern line services expected until 13:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Liverpool Central and Headbolt Lane / Southport, and also between Hunts Cross and Ormskirk

Description

There is a safety inspection of the track taking place at Kirkdale. This is disrupting Merseyrail Northern line services.

As a result of this, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 35 minutes or revised.

This is expected until 13:00.

Impact to services:

• Liverpool Central to Headbolt Lane services are currently suspended

• Liverpool Central to Southport services are subject to delays and alterations

• Hunts Cross to Ormskirk services will not operate between Sandhills and Aintree. A limited rail service will operate between Hunts Cross and Sandhills, and also between Aintree and Ormskirk

Customer advice:

A rail replacement bus service is in operation between Sandhills and Aintree / Headbolt Lane.

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

• Stagecoach bus routes 20 and 21 in the area

• Northern between Liverpool Lime Street and Hunts Cross (until 12:30)

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.