No trains between Birkenhead North and West Kirby until approximately 23:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Friday 24 July 2026 at 21:13
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Last updated
Friday 24 July 2026 at 22:18
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
between Birkenhead North and West Kirby
Description
A problem with the electrical supply between Moreton (Merseyside) and West Kirby means that all lines are blocked.
As a result trains are unable to run between Birkenhead North and West Kirby, and will be revised to terminate at / start back from Birkenhead North.
Disruption is expected to continue until 23:00.
Customer advice:
Replacement road transport services are running between West Kirby and Birkenhead North in both directions.
Your ticket can also be used at no extra cost on Arriva Buses routes 407 and 437, and 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.
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