Merseyrail disruption due to bridge replacement works

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Image caption, Normal services to Southport will resume on Saturday

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 .

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