Major disruption on trains between Manchester and Liverpool

Emergency services are dealing with an incident near Huyton

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 26th Aug 2025

Rail passengers are being warned of major disruption on trains between Manchester and Liverpool.

Emergency services are dealing with an incident on a section of the railway line between Huyton and Earlestown.

Trains between Manchester and Liverpool have been cancelled, diverted or delayed as a result, with disruption expected to last until 11:00BST.

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