Passengers travelling on parts of the Merseyrail network this coming Sunday and Monday face disruption due to engineering works. Tony McDonough reports
Merseyrail’s Ormskirk line will be affected by the works. Picture by Tony McDonough
Merseyrail is warning Northern Line passengers they face disruption this weekend due to essential engineering works.
People travelling on Sunday, November 17, will see replacement buses instead of trains as Network Rail carries out essential signalling work. This also means there will be knock-on effects to timetables on Monday morning. Service changes on Sunday:
Ormskirk & Hunts Cross line
Trains will run between Ormskirk and Walton stations. Rail replacement buses will operate between Aintree and Hunts Cross stations via Moorfields, with both rail and bus services calling at Orrell Park and Walton stations.
Headbolt Lane line
Trains will operate between Headbolt Lane and Rice Lane stations. Rail replacement buses will run between Rice Lane and Hunts Cross via Moorfields.
Southport line
Trains will run between Southport and Seaforth & Litherland stations, with rail replacement buses in operation between Waterloo and Moorfields, with both rail and bus services calling at Waterloo and Seaforth & Litherland stations.
Service Changes on Monday, November 18 (first services):
Due to the expected finish time of the engineering works, first services on Monday 18 November will be cancelled or replaced by a rail replacement bus, Full details are available on the Merseyrail website or on station posters.
Customers are being advised to plan for extra travel time during the works and to visit Merseyrail’s website to plan their journey in advance.
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Stephen Dodd, chief operating officer at Merseyrail, said: “These essential works by Network Rail are crucial in ensuring we can continue to operate a reliable and punctual railway.
“Whilst we work together to ensure as much maintenance as possible takes place at times where the railway is closed to customers, there are some occasions, such as this, where that simply isn’t possible.
“We appreciate our customers’ patience during this period and recommend planning journeys in advance using our website and journey planner.”
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