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02/02/2025

Flooding at Capenhurst is causing disruption to services running to / from Chester. As a result, trains cannot run between Chester and Hooton. Disruption is expected until 23:00.

Customer Advice:

A rail replacement bus service is in operation between Chester and Hooton.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

Affected operators
Merseyrail
Nationalrail link
Last updated: 05/01/25 - 09:50