Photo: Merseyrail guards strike in Southport Due to strike action Merseyrail will be running a reduced service on Monday 13 March 2017. Why is this happening? New state-of-the art trains that are safer, faster and more reliable will be introduced on the Merseyrail network by 2020. The RMT union, who represent many Merseyrail guards, has voted for strike action as the new fleet will be driver-controlled operation. While this happens we will do everything possible to minimise the impact on your journey. Live updates will be posted throughout the day on this website and on Twitter. Changes to timetables, check before … Continue reading Merseyrail strike action hits Southport