Platform extension work is taking place between Birkenhead Central / Birkenhead North and Liverpool Central, closing all lines.

Thursday 27 December until Tuesday 1 January

Buses will replace trains between Birkenhead Central / Birkenhead North and Liverpool Central.

A shuttle bus service will also be provided to run between Birkenhead Central, Hamilton Square, Conway Park, Birkenhead Park and Birkenhead North.

Wednesday 2 January

Platform extension work is taking place between Birkenhead North and Liverpool Central only, closing all lines.

Buses will replace trains between Birkenhead North and Liverpool Central.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages

Bicycles:

Non folding bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time. Folding bicycles are allowed if fully folded. For more information, please see here.

Project Information:

This project is all about getting the Merseyrail network ready for the arrival of new modern trains. They will be faster, safer, more comfortable than ever, and able to carry 50% more passengers.

You will benefit from a number of modern features including sliding step technology which will result in unassisted access for all and you will be able to get on and off the trains much more easily. This technology represents a pioneering approach for the UK. Merseyrail need to do some work to the platforms before the new trains arrive and in readiness for the sliding step.