Passengers travelling to, from and within the Liverpool City Region are being urged to plan their journeys and check before they travel ahead of RMT strike action on both the Merseyrail network on and Northern services on Tuesday October 3 and Thursday October 5.



Most Merseyrail services are planned to run every half hour from around 7am to 7pm, with a break in service between 1130 and 1430.

15 minute services will be maintained between 0730 and midnight between Liverpool South Parkway (LSP) and Liverpool Central, as LSP will be the mainline rail hub during the Lime Street station upgrade work (which runs until October 22).

Passengers are strongly advised to check the Merseyrail website and Twitter feed before travelling, as it is possible that timetables will change prior to, as well as during, strike action.

Meanwhile, passengers who travel with Northern are also advised to check before they travel as Northern is planning on running limited services between 7am and 7pm on 3rd and 5th October. More information will be available soon.

Northern trains are the only mainline rail services affected by strike action within the Liverpool City Region.

Key advice for everyone in the City Region needing to travel on these dates is:
• Check before you travel: If you’re a rail user plan based on current information available, but be prepared to adapt your plans as timetables may change on these dates
• Railway stations are likely to be busier as a result of reduced rail services. Don’t aim for the last scheduled train, get there early.
• If you’re not a rail user, you’re still likely to be affected as people find alternative ways to travel. Leave longer for your journey and avoid travelling at peak times where possible.
• Bus may be a good alternative, with an extensive network across the Liverpool City Region. Some services will be monitored and strengthened on key routes.
• Stick to public transport wherever possible to reduce congestion on key routes such as the Mersey Tunnels and roads in and out of the City Centre.
• Speak to your employer about whether there is any flexibility in working times or the possibility of working from home.

Further information and travel options are available:

For the latest on Merseyrail services visit www.merseyrail.org/strike or follow @Merseyrail on Twitter. You can also call 0151 555 1111

For the latest on Northern services visit www.northernrailway.co.uk/industrialaction

www.journeycheck.com/northernrail ,follow @northernassist on Twitter or call 0800 200 6060

If you need additional help in planning your journeys call Merseytravel on 0151 330 1000.