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No trains between Liverpool Central and Headbolt Lane / Ormskirk until approximately 10:00 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Sunday 21 June 2026 at 07:44

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Last updated

Sunday 21 June 2026 at 09:13

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

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

Description

There are ongoing signalling problems at Kirkdale, closing all lines at this station.

As a result of this, trains running between Liverpool Central and Headbolt Lane are suspended, and trains running between Hunts Cross and Ormskirk will either be cancelled in full or revised to operate between Hunts Cross and Liverpool central only.

This is expected until 10:00.

Customer advice:

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

Trains are then available from Sandhills to Liverpool Central.

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.

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