Merseyrail to operate restricted train service on October 1 in UK. Read details

As a result of the scheduled 24-hour strike by the employees of Network Rail, who are rail, maritime and transport (RMT) union members, Merseyrail will only operate a restricted train service on Saturday, October 1. The whole train system in the region of Liverpool City will be disrupted by the walkout of signaling and maintenance workers in UK for Network Rail, which will begin at 7 am on Saturday.

Although Merseyrail staff members are not engaged in the strike, Network Rail's agreements with temporary workers limit the train operator's capacity to provide a complete service. These strikes have been rescheduled after the action was halted earlier this month. Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on September 15 and 17, the RMT had put an end to the strikes.

Between 7.30 am and 6.30 pm, Merseyrail will operate an hourly service on the majority of lines.


On the day of the strike, there won't be any rail-replacement buses. Where required, passengers must make substitute travel plans. Beginning with the start of the service on Sunday, October 2, a regular service will be offered.




However, there will be delays on the Southport, West Kirkby and New Brighton lines as a result of planned engineering work. In addition, there will be rail replacement buses running between Birkenhead North and other stations to New Brighton and West Kirby, as well as between Hall Road station and Southport station.

Andy Heath, the managing director of Merseyrail, said that they remain committed to working closely with Network Rail, thus allowing train services to function on their network during these further time frames of national disruption. However, everyone traveling on October 1 needs to be informed that it will probably be bustling on these trains.

Related FAQs:

1. At what time will the strike begin?
   The strikes will begin at 7 am on Saturday.
2. Merseyrail will operate an hourly service on the majority of lines at what time?
   Merseyrail will operate an hourly service on the majority of lines between 7.30 am and 6.30 pm.