Residual delays between Wigan North Western / Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool Lime Street expected until 20:30
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Saturday 17 January 2026 at 17:10
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Last updated
Saturday 17 January 2026 at 19:03
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Liverpool Lime Street
East Midlands Railway between Norwich / Nottingham and Liverpool Lime Street
London Northwestern Railway between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street
Northern between Manchester Oxford Road / Blackpool North / Wigan North Western / Warrington Central and Liverpool Lime Street
Transport for Wales between Chester and Liverpoool Lime Street
Description
Following a trespass incident between Wigan North Western / Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool Lime Street all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains may still be delayed by up to 20 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 20:30.
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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.