Lines reopened: disruption between Kirkdale and Ormskirk expected until 10:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Hunts Cross and Ormskirk

Description

All lines have now reopened following an earlier trespass incident between Maghull North and Town Green. Trains running between Kirkdale and Ormskirk may continue to be cancelled or delayed by up to 45 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 10:30.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement transport will run between Walton and Ormskirk until approximately 09:30.

Tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on Stagecoach Buses on routes 20, 21, 82 and also on Arriva Buses via any reasonable route.

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.