Lines reopened: disruption through Sandhills expected until 18:30
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Monday 26 October 2026 at 16:28
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Last updated
Monday 26 October 2026 at 17:15
Train operators affected
- Merseyrail
Route(s) affected
Between Liverpool Central and Headbolt Lane / Ormskirk / Southport
Description
All lines have now reopened following an earlier fault with the signalling system at Sandhills. Trains running through this station may continue to be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 18:30.
Customer advice:
You may use your ticket at no extra cost on Arriva and Stagecoach bus routes 20 and 21.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail 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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