Disruption to Merseyrail services on the Wirral line expected until 21:00 

Route(s) affected

between Rock Ferry and Ellesmere Port / Chester

Description

A track fault at Rock Ferry means that some lines are disrupted. As a result, trains running on the Wirral line may be delayed by up to 50 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 21:00.

Customer advice:

Road replacement transport in currently in place between Rock Ferry and Hamilton Square.

A train shuttle service will now run between Ellesmere Port and Hooton. Change at Hooton for the train to Rock Ferry.

Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on the following services:

• Arriva Buses

• Stagecoach Buses

• Transport for Wales services between Liverpool Lime Street and Chester

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.