Train services disrupted from Formby to Southport due to an incident

Rail disruption between Southport and Liverpool is likely to last until around 11pm following “an incident” in the Freshfield area. Merseyrail has warned passengers to beware of delays on its Northern Line services tonight. Merseyrail now says the disruption is due to someone being hit by a train.

A spokesman said: “Due to a person being hit by a train between Hall Road and Southport all lines are blocked."

A national rail spokesman said: “Emergency services are currently dealing with an incident in the Freshfield area and all lines are blocked.

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“This means there are no trains between Hall Road and Southport.

“A replacement bus service is being arranged, but no time has been given for when this service will begin running.

“This disruption is expected to continue until approximately 11pm.”

Merseyrail has also warned passengers of delays and cancelled services.

A Merseyrail spokesman said: “Services are suspended between Hall Road and Southport due to the emergency services attending to an incident.

“Buses are being arranged.”