Merseyrail trains cancelled due to 'major fault' as golf fans head to The Open

NewsLiverpool NewsMerseyrailSome services have been cancelled10:23, 16 Jul 2026What you need to know about the disruption on the Merseyrail Southport lineMerseyrail trains are disrupted on the Southport line this morning as many people head to The Open. Merseyrail have announced that some services on the line will be cancelled, changed or delayed, due to a fault on a train between Freshfield and Ainsdale.Many people will be trying to use Southport line this morning to get to Birkdale, where the 154th Open golf championship will take place at the Royal Birkdale course. It's not known at this stage how long the disruption will continue.Currently, the 9.28am Liverpool Central to Hillside has been cancelled. The 10.15am Southport to Hillside is also cancelled.ECHO reporter on Ryan Paton, who i