Racegoers at this year's Grand National have been advised to use public transport where possible with a 10-minute train service being introduced during race week.
Merseytravel has advised racegoers to plan ahead, use public transport where possible and leave plenty of time to make sure they can to this year's event. The 2022 Aintree Festival will be the first to welcome spectators in two years and is set to one of the biggest and busiest so far.
Merseytravel is working closely with a number of local partners including rail and bus operators, Merseyside Police, Sefton Council and the Jockey Club to ensure racegoers' journeys are as safe as possible. Cllr Liam Robinson, transport portfolio holder for Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has asked for people to be "kind, patient and respectful of each other and our transport staff".
