Lines reopened: disruption between Southport and Hillside until approximately 11:00 

Route(s) affected

Trains between Southport and Liverpool Central

Description

Lines have now reopened following a points failure at Southport. However, whilst service recovers, trains between Southport and Hillside mat still be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 11:00.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement buses are in operation between Hillside and Southport, calling at Birkdale.

You can use your tickets at no extra cost on Stagecoach on route X2 and Arriva Buses on route 47.

Due to Birkdale crossing being closed, buses and rail replacement transport may take longer than usually advertised.

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 set-down 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.