Strike action to hit Merseyrail services in November

Due to planned 24-hour strikes by Network Rail staff who are members of the RMT union, Merseyrail will be running a limited train service on Saturday 5, Monday 7 and Wednesday 9 November.

Whilst Merseyrail staff are not part of this industrial action, it will involve Network Rail staff who operate the signalling systems and provide maintenance support.

Because of this an hourly service will run between approximately 07:30 and 18:30.

A summary of services that will operate is as follows:

Chester and Ellesmere Port lines: No trains will operate between Chester and Rock Ferry or Ellesmere Port and Rock Ferry. Trains will run hourly between Rock Ferry and Liverpool Central, calling at all stations.

New Brighton line: Trains will run hourly, calling at all stations.

West Kirby line: Trains will run hourly, calling at all stations. 

Southport line: Trains will run hourly, calling at all stations.

Hunts Cross line: No trains will operate between Liverpool Central and Hunts Cross.

Ormskirk line: Trains will run hourly, calling at all stations.

Kirkby line: Trains will run hourly, calling at all stations.

Please note: There will be no rail replacement buses on strike days and passengers are advised to make alternative travel arrangements if you cannot make your planned journey using the train service that will operate.

Early morning services after strike days

On Tuesday 8 November and Thursday 10 November, train services will begin at 07:30 in the morning. There will be no rail replacement buses for the affected services before 07:30.

On Sunday 6 November a normal timetable will operate.

If you have assisted travel bookings or require assisted travel between strike days please contact us here, or use the National Passenger Assist App.