Early morning trains have been cancelled across the Merseyrail network this morning.
The first services on all lines, including Southport, Ormskirk, Kirkby, Hunts Cross, West Kirby, New Brighton, Ellesmere Port and Chester, have been cancelled on Friday, January 20. Merseyrail say that the cancellations are to check that the tracks are safe after a "week of cold weather."
The full extent of the disruption is not yet known, but a spokesperson for the rail line say that cancellations and delays can be expected up until 10am.