Tuesday 9 Dec 2025
Cable damage causes disruption at Liverpool Lime Street
- Region & Route:
- North West & Central: North West
Cable damage at Edge Hill is causing disruption to train services to and from Liverpool Lime Street today (9 December 2025).
Network Rail engineers are on site working to fix the problem. Some lines are blocked and trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised.
It is expected that the repair will be completed soon, however the timetable may take some time to recover.
Paul Owen, Network Rail's area director for Liverpool, said: "We're sorry for the disruption to passengers in Liverpool today.
"A problem with the power to our signalling system in Edge Hill means that services are delayed leaving Liverpool Lime Street. Our teams are on site to repair the damage.
"I advise passengers to check the National Rail Enquiries webpage for travel updates. We're very grateful for your patience."
Merseyrail services are running normally.
Passengers are advised to check www.nationalrail.co.uk for journey updates.
Notes to Editors
Services affected
The following services are affected:
- Avanti West Coast between Liverpool Lime Street and London Euston
- East Midlands Railway between Liverpool Lime Street and Nottingham / Norwich
- London Northwestern Railway between Liverpool Lime Street and Birmingham New Street
- Northern between Liverpool Lime Street and Wigan North Western / Warrington Central / Blackpool North / Manchester Oxford Road / Manchester Airport
- TransPennine Express between Liverpool Lime Street and Hull / Cleethorpes / Newcastle / Glasgow Central
- Transport for Wales between Liverpool Lime Street and Chester
Alternative travel options
You can use your ticket on the following alternative services at no extra cost:
- Merseyrail services are running normally and accepting tickets between Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool South Parkway, Chester, and Hunts Cross.
- London Northwestern Railway, Northern and TransPennine Express services are accepting tickets on alternative routes. Check with station staff or visit National Rail Enquiries for the quickest route for your specific journey.
- Rail replacement buses have been requested between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria, calling at Newton-le-Willows and Lea Green. Please note these services may be busier than usual.
- Ticket restrictions including Advance and Peak tickets have been lifted during this disruption.
Contact information
Passengers / community members
Network Rail national helpline
03457 11 41 41
Latest travel advice
Please visit National Rail Enquiries
Journalists
Network Rail press office - North West & Central Region
0330 854 0100
NWCmediarelations@networkrail.co.uk
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