Person killed by train between Hillside and Birkdale

29th January 2019

Cancellations to services between Hillside and Birkdale

Due to a person being hit by a train between Hillside and Birkdale the Southport and Hunts Cross line is disrupted.

Impact:

Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or terminated at and started back from Formby. Disruption is expected until 16:00 29/01.

Customer Advice:

Knowing to a person being struck by a train in the Birkdale area, Southport line services are starting and terminating at Formby. A rail replacement bus service has been arranged and will be running between Formby and Southport by 15.10
Additional Information:

If you have been affected by today’s incident you may be entitled to a refund or compensation. Please visit http://www.merseyrail.org/refunds for further information.

We are sorry for any inconvenience caused