Trains are running in and out of Liverpool Lime Street station again after it reopened earlier than expected.

The city’s mainline station had been closed to trains since a section of a trackside wall collapsed last Tuesday (28 Feb), prompting disruptions for commuters and visitors.

The station had been forecast to reopen tomorrow (Thursday 9 March), however work to clear 200 tonnes of debris from four lines and carry out repairs was completed earlier.

Martin Frobisher, MD of Network Rail’s London North Western route, says: “I am thrilled to be able to get customers moving again in and out of Liverpool’s main station.

“Our orange army has worked tirelessly since the incident occurred. We’re really proud of them. We’re grateful for the teamwork and support of the train companies, and for the patience of both passengers and neighbouring residents and businesses.”

Virgin Trains services between Liverpool Lime Street and London Euston were starting to run again yesterday evening (7 March) after final track repairs took place yesterday.

The Network Rail team had worked to a three-step plan to reopen the railway, starting with 4,000 tonnes of material being removed from the top of the deep cutting approaching the station where the collapse had occurred.

Debris was then cleared from the tracks for the second step, before damage to overhead wires, signalling equipment and tracks was repaired.

As always, passengers are still being advised to check their planned route is running before they travel.

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