Headlines: Merseyrail increasing frequency of train services - timetable changes

Merseyrail is increasing the frequency of some of its services on Wirral lines from Monday, September 27.

The pandemic has impacted the rail operator over the last 18 months, but it is now able to begin reintroducing more services as less staff are required to self-isolate and more passengers begin to travel again.

Changes to the timetable

This change means that Monday to Saturday services on the Chester line will increase to a 15-minute frequency until 19:00 then every 30 minutes until the end of service.

The Ellesmere Port line will continue to operate a 30-minute service all day. 

On both lines, a 30-minute service will also remain in operation on Sundays and there will be changes to the departure and arrival times of trains.

Services on the West Kirby and New Brighton lines will remain at a 20-minute frequency; however, the arrival and departure times of trains will change.

Customers are advised to visit check the Merseyrail website for full details.

Liverpool’s COVID-19 numbers decrease

Liverpool has seen a slight decrease in COVID-19 case numbers on the previous weeks figures.

Latest available data shows that the rate of new cases in the seven days to September 19  stands at 312.1, with 1562 new cases recorded.

Public Health officials in Liverpool have recently warned that the city faces a difficult winter ahead.  With rates of Covid-19 still high, and seasonal illnesses such as flu and norovirus on their way – they believe the next few months will be difficult not only for the public, but for those working on the frontline in the NHS and in social care.

Scope survey

New polling from Scope charity shops reveals the average adult from the North West has on average 28 unworn items of clothing and footwear in their wardrobe.

The research comes as the disability equality charity launches its National Stock Campaign, #ShareTheScope to encourage the public to clear out their cupboards and donate their pre-loved goods and garments.