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Thursday 23 Apr 2026

Liverpool Lime Street travel advice this early May Bank Holiday

Region & Route:

North West & Central

Rail passengers planning to travel to or from Liverpool during the early May Bank Holiday weekend are being advised to plan ahead when upcoming railway upgrades take place.

The majority of the railway in the North West will remain open, but Liverpool Lime Street will be closed to overground services on Sunday 3 May and the morning of Monday 4 May for journey-improving upgrades.

Engineering teams will be replacing ageing signalling infrastructure in the Edge Hill area with modern equipment, as well as maintenance of overhead power lines and track points.

This means overground train services will not run into or out of Liverpool Lime Street.

Passengers travelling into the city will have access to replacement bus services, and Merseyrail trains will be running as normal.

Paul Owen, Liverpool area director for Network Rail, said: “We would like to thank passengers for their patience while this vital work takes place.

“Replacing older signalling infrastructure with new equipment will reduce disruption on the railway and create smoother, more reliable journeys.

“We have worked closely with our partners to keep people on the move during this work. However, if you are planning on travelling to or from Liverpool during the closure, please check with your train operator or on the National Rail Enquiries website for the latest information.”

Passengers are encouraged to check www.nationalrail.co.uk for the latest travel information and West Coast Main Line upgrades - Network Rail for more information on this project.