Merseyrail have announced a reduced timetable starting on Thursday 2 April as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with services operating between 07:00 and 19:00 Monday to Saturday (Sunday services differ).
Merseyrail is now able to provide an additional limited service on some lines between 19:00 and 22:00 Monday to Saturday to better accommodate those travelling to or from work.
The additional evening services are as follows:
Kirkby line
Additional services leaving Kirkby at 19:13, 20:13, 21: 13 and 21:58
Additional services leaving Liverpool Central at 19:35, 20:35 and 21:35
Southport line (Southport to Liverpool Central only)
Additional services leaving Southport at 18:43, 19:43 and 20:43
Additional services leaving Liverpool Central at 19:53, 20:38 and 21:38
Chester line
Additional services leaving Chester at 20:15 and 22:00
Additional services leaving Moorfields and terminating at Rock Ferry at 22:41
Additional services leaving Moorfields and terminating at Chester at 19:11 and 20:56
West Kirby line
Additional services leaving West Kirby at 20:01 and 21:31
Additional services leaving Moorfields at 19:15, 20:31 and 22:01 (22:01 terminates at Bidston)
As the situation is changing so rapidly, it is likely that this timetable may change again in the future.
All passengers are advised to check Merseyrail’s website and Twitter account @merseyrail before travel for the most up-to-date information.
Passengers who still require alternative forms of transport due to the reduced timetable are encouraged to visit https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/bus/ as many bus services are continuing to run into the evening.
