Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Runcorn (RUN) and Frodsham (FRD):
Services may be delayed by up to 30 minutes.
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Chester (CTR) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
We expect the incident to last until 13:00 and disruption to services is expected until 13:30.
We have been made aware of a problem between Runcorn and Frodsham.
For safety, train services will be running more slowly than normal through the area, with residual delays of around 30 minutes to be expected. Our services from Chester heading towards Liverpool are disrupted.
Please note that other train operators may also be experiencing disruption today. You can check your journey with any operator at tfw.wales.
Please continue to travel as planned, but expect delays and cancellations on your journey. Your ticket can be used on the following alternative routes to help you complete your journey, with the Train Operating Companies listed below at no extra cost:
Chester to Liverpool Lime Street with MerseyRail.
These arrangements are in place on services until 12:00. If you decide to travel from a different station due to this disruption and need to return to that station later, you will also be able to use your existing ticket to do this at no extra cost.
We expect the incident to be cleared by 12:30. Train services may be cancelled or delayed in the area until approximately 13:30.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map We're sorry for the disruption to your journey today.