Merseyrail Status | Buses will replace trains between Birkenhead North and Leasowe / New Brighton on Sunday 13 October





Updated at: 22-Aug-2024 15:39:45: PM

Operator:  Merseyrail

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Routes affected:

Merseyrail between New Brighton and New Brighton via Liverpool Lime Street, and between West Kirby and West Kirby via Liverpool Lime Street

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Description of Incident

Engineering work is taking place between Birkenhead North and Bidston / New Brighton, closing all lines.

Replacement buses will run between:

  • Birkenhead North and Leasowe.
  • Birkenhead North and New Brighton.

Amended train services will run between Bidston and West Kirby. Trains will also run between Birkenhead North and Birkenhead North via Liverpool Lime Street.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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This page created on: 22-Aug-2024 14:59:31: PM

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