Lines reopened: disruption between Southport and Formby expected until 08:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Saturday 14 February 2026 at 05:10
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Last updated
Saturday 14 February 2026 at 07:06
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Southport and Formby
Description
All lines have now reopened following earlier overrunning engineering works between Southport and Formby. Trains running between these stations may continue to be cancelled or revised.
This is expected until 08:00.
Customer advice:
A rail replacement bus service is in operation between Southport and Formby.
To further assist you with your journey, you can use your ticket on Stagecoach X2 services, at no extra cost.
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.