Merseyrail confirmed it will be running a limited service on Saturday due to a planned 24-hour strike.
Merseyrail will run a limited train service on Saturday, October 8 due to a planned strike by Network Rail staff who are members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers. The Liverpool City Region rail network will be affected by the national walk out as signalling and maintenance employees will be taking industrial action from 7am.
Merseyrail employees are not involved in the industrial action but Network Rail's arrangements with contingency staff restrict Merseyrail's ability to run a full service. The local train line will run an hourly service on most lines between 7.30am and 6.30pm to help passengers make essential journeys.