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Disruption between Runcorn and Liverpool South Parkway expected until 15:00  

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Incident reported: Thursday 09 April 2026 at 08:55

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Last updated

Thursday 09 April 2026 at 13:00

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Liverpool Lime Street

London Northwestern Railway between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street

Transport for Wales between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street

Description

A points failure between Runcorn and Liverpool South Parkway means trains have to run at a reduced speed on some lines. As a result, trains may be delayed by up to 20 minutes, cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 15:00.

London Northwestern Railway customer advice:

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Transport for Wales between Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street.

Transport for Wales customer advice:

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following alternatives at no extra cost:

  • London Northwestern Railway between Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street

  • Merseyrail between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

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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