Major Merseyrail disruption as multiple lines face cancellations - see the latest updates

Merseyrail passengers are facing major disruption this morning (October 24), as multiple services are suspended.

Services on the Chester line and Ellesmere Port line are suspended due to signalling issues between Green Lane and Hooton, with rail replacement buses in operation between Moorfields and Hooton, and Moorfields and Ellesmere Port.

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Merseyrail train at Sandhills. | Merseytravel

A rail shuttle service is in operation between Chester & Hooton. Ticket acceptance is in operation on Arriva bus services and on Stagecoach services 1 & X1