The issue, a safety inspection of the track at Hamilton Square, means the Wirral line is disrupted until at least 6pm.

What does it mean for commuters?

Train services to and from West Kirby may be cancelled or delayed.

Services to and from New Brighton may be terminated at and started back from Birkenhead North.

Services to and from Chester may be delayed or terminated at and started back from Birkenhead Central.

Train services to and from Ellesmere may be delayed or terminated at and started back from Birkenhead Central.

For updates, see Merseyrail’s website.