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Disruption to Northern and Wirral line services expected until 09:00 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Thursday 08 October 2026 at 05:58

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Last updated

Thursday 08 October 2026 at 06:46

Train operators affected

  • Merseyrail

Route(s) affected

Northern and Wirral line services

Description

Overrunning engineering works mean that both the Northern and Wirral lines are disrupted. As a result, trains operating along these routes may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 09:00.

Customer advice:

Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on Stagecoach bus and Arriva bus services via any reasonable route.

Rail replacement services are currently in operation between:

  • Sandhills and Moorfields

  • Rock Ferry and Moorfields

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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