Delays between Crewe / Frodsham and Liverpool Lime Street expected until 16:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 12:34
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Last updated
Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 13:58
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Avanti West Coast between London Euston / Coventry / Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street
London Northwestern Railway between Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street
Transport for Wales between Llandudno / Chester and Liverpool Lime Street
Description
A safety inspection of the track between Crewe / Frodsham and Runcorn means that the line toward Liverpool Lime Street is blocked. As a result, trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 30 minutes.
This is expected until 16:00.
Transport for Wales customer advice:
If you're using pay as you go, don't forget to tap out if you abandon your journey or use an alternative service or mode of transport.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales live map.
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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