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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Wesley Holmes

Merseyrail services back on track as strikes called off

All train services will return to normal next week following widespread cancellations, which occurred despite strikes by railway workers being called off.

The RMT union announced yesterday that planned strikes on November 5, 7 and 9 had been cancelled as it entered "a period of intensive negotiations" with Network Rail and train operators.

However, Network Rail warned that services would remain "extremely limited" today, November 5, as the decision had come too late to make changes to its amended timetable.

READ MORE: Rail strikes called off after 'promise' of pay offer

Merseyrail has now confirmed that passengers can expect a full timetable operating as usual on November 7 and 9.

However, some cancellations can be expected at St Michaels station later in the week, as the Hunts Cross line will be partially closed on November 8 and 9.

Greg Suligowski, head of communications, said: "Following the announcement on Friday of the suspension of national industrial action by Network Rail staff who are members of the RMT union, Merseyrail has been able to restore a full, normal timetable on all parts of the network for Monday, November 7, and Wednesday, November 9.

"In addition, the later start to services planned for Tuesday, November 8, and Thursday, November 10, will also now not take place, with a full, normal timetable operating.

"There will however be some disruption for customers using St Michaels station on the Hunts Cross line, which is partially closed on November 8 and 9 for the planned replacement of station flooring. Customers intending to travel via St Michaels on either date are advised to visit our website or social media channels before they travel for full information.

"Passengers using the Merseyrail network to connect with trains run by other operators are strongly advised to check before they travel, as many operators are offering a limited-service next week."

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