MERSEYRAIL has announced that it will operate a 15-minute service across most of its network from Monday, May 2.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Merseyrail services were reduced due to the impact the virus had on staffing numbers, however, with restrictions removed and more staff available, the rail operator is pleased to announce a return to its pre-Covid frequency.
The changes are as follows:
- Southport line – every 15 minutes from the start to the end of service
- All other lines (except Ellesmere Port) – every 15 minutes between approximately 7am and 7pm, with a 30-minute service operating outside of these hours
- Ellesmere Port line – every 30 minutes from the start to the end of service every day with additional trains running between 07.15am and 8.30am for the morning peak and 4.30pm and 5.30pm for the evening peak Monday to Friday
- A 30-minute service will operate on Sundays across all lines.
Full timetable information can be found here: https://www.merseyrail.org/plan-your-journey/15-minute-timetable.aspx.
Andy Heath, Managing Director at Merseyrail, said: "I’m thrilled that we are able to announce a return to a 15-minute service across most of our network.
"We have worked hard throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to deliver the most reliable service possible to the people of the Liverpool City Region.
"Our customers have been incredibly patient during this time, and I thank them for that as we adapted to a very challenging set of circumstances because of the pandemic."
