Buses replace trains between Hooton and Chester until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

Between Liverpool Central / Hooton and Chester: and also Chester circular services

Description

Heavy rain flooding the railway at Hooton means that the line is currently closed between Hooton and Chester.

As a result, trains running between these stations are unable to operate, and have been cancelled.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement buses are in operation between these Hooton and Chester in both directions.

You may use your ticket on Transport for Wales services between Liverpool Lime Street and Chester at no extra cost.

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 information, please use this page.

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

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.