Trains to and from Liverpool Lime Street are facing major disruption this evening after a fire broke out near the tracks in Winsford. The incident has closed all lines running through the station, causing delays and cancellations that are expected to last until the end of the day.
Affected Services
Avanti West Coast services between London Euston and Liverpool Lime Street, as well as those to Preston, Glasgow Central, and Edinburgh, are affected. London Northwestern Railway services between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street are also impacted. National Rail has warned that trains running between Crewe and Runcorn or Warrington Bank Quay may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes, revised, or diverted.
Disruption Duration
A National Rail spokesperson said: "There is fire next to the track in the Winsford area, closing all lines running through this station. As a result of this issue, trains running between Crewe and Runcorn / Warrington Bank Quay may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes, revised or diverted." The disruption is expected to last until the end of the day on Saturday, July 11.
Ongoing Incident
This is an ongoing incident, and live travel updates are being provided. Passengers are advised to check their journey before traveling and to allow extra time for their trips. The cause of the fire is not yet known, and emergency services are at the scene.
