Disruption between Liverpool Central and Sandhills expected until 22:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Wednesday 14 January 2026 at 18:15
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Last updated
Wednesday 14 January 2026 at 20:24
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Liverpool Central and Headbolt Lane / Southport, and also between Hunts Cross and Sandhills / Ormskirk
Description
A fault with the signalling system between Moorfields and Sandhills means that the line is being disrupted. As a result, trains running between Liverpool Central and Sandhills may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
Disruption to be expected until 22:00.
Customer advice:
If you are travelling from Liverpool towards Headbolt Lane you should board any Ormskirk or Southport service and change at Sandhills for trains to Headbolt Lane.
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.