No trains between Birkenhead North and West Kirby until approximately 17:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Liverpool Central and West Kirby

Description

A fault with the track between Birkenhead North and West Kirby means that the line is closed. As a result, trains can not run between these stations and will be revised to run between Liverpool Central and Birkenhead North only.

Disruption is expected until 17:00.

Customer advice:

Merseyrail are sourcing a rail replacement bus service to operate between Birkenhead North and West Kirby.

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on:

• Arriva Buses in the affected area

• Stagecoach Buses route 38

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 drop-off 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.