Ellesmere Port route (Wirral Line) incident details (previous week)

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RouteEllesmere PortLineWirral
Date / Time Reported2025-05-31 21:18:01Delays to services between James Street and Hamilton Square
Date / Time Resolved2025-05-31 20:45:02
Due to a train fault between James Street and Hamilton Square the Wirral line is disrupted. Impact: Train services running through these stations may be delayed. Disruption is expected until 22:15 31/05.


RouteEllesmere PortLineWirral
Date / Time Reported2025-05-31 12:55:55Cancellations to services to Ellesmere Port
Date / Time Resolved2025-05-31 12:35:02
Due to an earlier train fault at Hamilton Square the Wirral line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 13:30 31/05. Impact: Train services to Ellesmere Port may be cancelled or delayed.


RouteEllesmere PortLineWirral
Date / Time Reported2025-05-31 12:04:34Cancellations to services to Ellesmere Port
Date / Time Resolved2025-05-31 12:00:03
Due to an earlier train fault at Hamilton Square the Wirral line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 13:00 31/05. Impact: Train services to Ellesmere Port may be cancelled or delayed.


RouteEllesmere PortLineWirral
Date / Time Reported2025-05-31 11:53:53Cancellations to services to Ellesmere Port
Date / Time Resolved2025-05-31 11:10:02
Due to a train fault at Hamilton Square the Wirral line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 13:00 31/05. Impact: Train services to Ellesmere Port may be cancelled or delayed.


RouteEllesmere PortLineWirral
Date / Time Reported2025-05-29 17:51:31Cancellations to services at Birkenhead Central
Date / Time Resolved2025-05-29 17:15:02
Due to a welfare incident at Birkenhead Central the Chester and Ellesmere Port line is disrupted. Impact: Train services running through this station are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 18:45 29/05.


RouteEllesmere PortLineWirral
Date / Time Reported2025-05-29 17:42:36Cancellations to services at Birkenhead Central
Date / Time Resolved2025-05-29 16:55:02
Due to a welfare incident at Birkenhead Central the Chester and Ellesmere Port line is disrupted. Impact: Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 18:45 29/05.


RouteEllesmere PortLineWirral
Date / Time Reported2025-05-28 17:01:32Cancellations to services to Ellesmere Port
Date / Time Resolved2025-05-28 17:05:02
Due to power supply problems between Hamilton Square and James Street the Wirral line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 18:00 28/05. Impact: Train services to Ellesmere Port are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled or delayed. Customer Advice: Arrangements previously made to convey passengers by replacement road transport have now been withdrawn. Additional Information: Ticket acceptance has been now been withdrawn on Transport for Wales services, Mersey Ferries, Arriva buses and Stagecoach buses.


RouteEllesmere PortLineWirral
Date / Time Reported2025-05-28 16:27:35Cancellations to services to Ellesmere Port
Date / Time Resolved2025-05-28 16:05:02
Due to power supply problems between Hamilton Square and James Street the Wirral line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 17:00 28/05. Impact: Train services to Ellesmere Port are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled or delayed. Customer Advice: Replacement road transport services are conveying passengers between Birkenhead Central and Moorfields in both directions until further notice. Arrangements have been made for Merseyrail rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys. Tickets are also valid on appropriate Arriva and Stagecoach buses Additional Information: Ticket acceptance has been granted on Transport for Wales services between Liverpool Lime street and Chester. Merseyrail tickets can also be used on the Mersey Ferries, Arriva buses and Stagecoach buses between Liverpool and Birkenhead. Bus replacement services will continue suplementing train services for the time being.


RouteEllesmere PortLineWirral
Date / Time Reported2025-05-28 16:17:21Alterations to services to Ellesmere Port
Date / Time Resolved2025-05-28 15:30:02
Due to power supply problems between Hamilton Square and James Street the Wirral line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 17:00 28/05. Impact: Train services to Ellesmere Port will be terminated at and started back from Birkenhead Central. Customer Advice: Replacement road transport services are conveying passengers between Birkenhead Central and Moorfields in both directions until further notice. Arrangements have been made for Merseyrail rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys. Tickets are also valid on appropriate Arriva and Stagecoach buses Additional Information: Ticket acceptance has been granted on Transport for Wales services between Liverpool Lime street and Chester. Merseyrail tickets can also be used on the Mersey Ferries, Arriva buses and Stagecoach buses between Liverpool and Birkenhead.


RouteEllesmere PortLineWirral
Date / Time Reported2025-05-28 15:38:17Alterations to services to Ellesmere Port
Date / Time Resolved2025-05-28 15:20:02
Due to power supply problems between Hamilton Square and James Street the Wirral line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 16:30 28/05. Impact: Train services to Ellesmere Port will be terminated at and started back from Birkenhead Central. Customer Advice: Replacement road transport services are conveying passengers between Birkenhead Central and Moorfields in both directions until further notice. Arrangements have been made for Merseyrail rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys. Tickets are also valid on appropriate Arriva and Stagecoach buses Additional Information: Ticket acceptance has been granted on Transport for Wales services between Liverpool Lime street and Chester. Merseyrail tickets can also be used on the Mersey Ferries, Arriva buses and Stagecoach buses between Liverpool and Birkenhead.


RouteEllesmere PortLineWirral
Date / Time Reported2025-05-28 15:25:55Alterations to services to Ellesmere Port
Date / Time Resolved2025-05-28 14:45:02
Due to power supply problems between Hamilton Square and James Street the Wirral line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 16:30 28/05. Impact: Train services to Ellesmere Port will be terminated at and started back from Birkenhead Central. Customer Advice: Replacement road transport services are conveying passengers between Birkenhead Central and Moorfields in both directions until further notice. Arrangements have been made for Merseyrail rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys. Tickets are also valid on appropriate Arriva and Stagecoach buses


RouteEllesmere PortLineWirral
Date / Time Reported2025-05-28 15:09:11Alterations to services to Ellesmere Port
Date / Time Resolved2025-05-28 14:30:07
Due to power supply problems between Hamilton Square and James Street the Wirral line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 16:30 28/05. Impact: Train services to Ellesmere Port will be terminated at and started back from Birkenhead Central.


RouteEllesmere PortLineWirral
Date / Time Reported2025-05-28 14:58:43Alterations to services to Ellesmere Port
Date / Time Resolved2025-05-28 14:10:02
Due to power supply problems between Hamilton Square and James Street the Wirral line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 16:30 28/05. Impact: Train services to Ellesmere Port will be terminated at and started back from Birkenhead Central.


RouteEllesmere PortLineWirral
Date / Time Reported2025-05-28 14:54:04Cancellations to services to Ellesmere Port
Date / Time Resolved2025-05-28 14:00:02
Due to power supply problems between Hamilton Square and James Street the Wirral line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 16:30 28/05. Impact: Train services to Ellesmere Port will be cancelled or delayed.


RouteEllesmere PortLineWirral
Date / Time Reported2025-05-27 21:16:55Cancellations to services to Ellesmere Port
Date / Time Resolved2025-05-27 20:45:02
Due to power supply problems between James Street and Hamilton Square the Wirral line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 22:00 27/05. Impact: Train services to Ellesmere Port are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled or delayed. Additional Information: Ticket acceptance has been agreed with Transport for Wales for their services between Liverpool and Chester.


RouteEllesmere PortLineWirral
Date / Time Reported2025-05-27 20:57:29Cancellations to services to Ellesmere Port
Date / Time Resolved2025-05-27 20:20:02
Due to power supply problems between James Street and Hamilton Square the Wirral line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 22:00 27/05. Impact: Train services to Ellesmere Port are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled or delayed. Additional Information: Ticket acceptance has been agreed with Transport for Wales for their services between Liverpool and Chester.


RouteEllesmere PortLineWirral
Date / Time Reported2025-05-27 20:47:56Cancellations to services to Ellesmere Port
Date / Time Resolved2025-05-27 20:00:02
Due to power supply problems between James Street and Hamilton Square the Wirral line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 21:30 27/05. Impact: Train services to Ellesmere Port are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled or delayed. Additional Information: Ticket acceptance has been agreed with Transport for Wales for their services between Liverpool and Chester.


RouteEllesmere PortLineWirral
Date / Time Reported2025-05-27 20:23:42Cancellations to services to Ellesmere Port
Date / Time Resolved2025-05-27 19:50:02
Due to power supply problems between James Street and Hamilton Square the Wirral line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 21:00 27/05. Impact: Train services to Ellesmere Port are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled or delayed. Additional Information: Ticket acceptance has been agreed with Transport for Wales for their services between Liverpool and Chester.


RouteEllesmere PortLineWirral
Date / Time Reported2025-05-27 19:19:52Alterations to services to Ellesmere Port
Date / Time Resolved2025-05-27 19:25:02
Due to power supply problems between James Street and Hamilton Square the Wirral line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 21:00 27/05. Impact: Train services to Ellesmere Port will be terminated at and started back from Birkenhead Central. Customer Advice: A limited rail replacement bus service is in operation between Moorfields and Birkenhead Central. Buses are only be able to call at Tithebarn Street due to limited access to Moorfields. Additional Information: Ticket acceptance has been agreed with Transport for Wales for their services between Liverpool and Chester.


RouteEllesmere PortLineWirral
Date / Time Reported2025-05-27 19:09:16Alterations to services to Ellesmere Port
Date / Time Resolved2025-05-27 18:25:02
Due to power supply problems between James Street and Hamilton Square the Wirral line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 20:30 27/05. Impact: Train services to Ellesmere Port will be terminated at and started back from Birkenhead Central. Additional Information: Ticket acceptance is in place with Arriva and Stagecoach cross river bus services. A limited rail replacement bus service is in operation between Moorfields and Birkenhead North and Moorfields and Birkenhead Central. These will only be able to call at Tithebarn Street due to limited access to Moorfields.


RouteEllesmere PortLineWirral
Date / Time Reported2025-05-27 18:43:17Alterations to services to Ellesmere Port
Date / Time Resolved2025-05-27 18:10:02
Due to power supply problems between James Street and Hamilton Square the Wirral line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 20:00 27/05. Impact: Train services to Ellesmere Port will be terminated at and started back from Birkenhead Central. Additional Information: Ticket acceptance is in place with Arriva and Stagecoach cross river bus services. A limited rail replacement bus service is in operation between Moorfields and Birkenhead North and Moorfields and Birkenhead Central. These will only be able to call at Tithebarn Street due to limited access to Moorfields.


RouteEllesmere PortLineWirral
Date / Time Reported2025-05-27 18:02:10Alterations to services to Ellesmere Port
Date / Time Resolved2025-05-27 18:00:02
Due to power supply problems between James Street and Hamilton Square the Wirral line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 19:00 27/05. Impact: Train services to Ellesmere Port will be terminated at and started back from Birkenhead Central. Additional Information: Ticket acceptance is in place with Arriva and Stagecoach cross river bus services. Rail replacement buses have also been requested however these are not yet in operation. When in operation these will only be able to call at Tithebarn Street due to limited access to Moorfields.


RouteEllesmere PortLineWirral
Date / Time Reported2025-05-27 17:49:54Alterations to services to Ellesmere Port
Date / Time Resolved2025-05-27 17:05:01
Due to power supply problems between James Street and Hamilton Square the Wirral line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 19:00 27/05. Impact: Train services to Ellesmere Port will be terminated at and started back from Birkenhead Central. Additional Information: Ticket acceptance is in place with Arriva and Stagecoach cross river bus services. Rail replacement buses have also been requested however these are not yet in operation. When in operation these will only be able to call at Tithebarn Street due to limited access to Moorfields.


RouteEllesmere PortLineWirral
Date / Time Reported2025-05-27 17:40:22Alterations to services to Ellesmere Port
Date / Time Resolved2025-05-27 16:55:02
Due to power supply problems between James Street and Hamilton Square the Wirral line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 19:00 27/05. Impact: Train services to Ellesmere Port will be terminated at and started back from Birkenhead Central.


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