Merseyrail disruption due to bridge replacement works

People get on and off a Merseyrail train on the Southport line. They are concentrated around the doors of the train. In the background there is a live electronic board detailing the train's arrival and stops, and there is also a way out sign directing passengers off the platform.Image source, PA Media
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Normal services to Southport will resume on Saturday

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Merseyrail services will be disrupted this week due to bridge replacement works.

Trains will not run between Hall Road and Formby on the Southport line until Saturday, while Network Rail construct a new concrete crossing over the River Alt.

Rail replacement buses will operate between Hall Road and Formby, calling at Hightown and there will be non-stop buses running between Southport and Hall Road from approximately 06:30 to 09:00 and 16:00 to 18:30 BST.

Passengers are advised to expect longer journeys and check information on the Merseyrail website, external.

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