Several stations on the network will be closed today as Liverpool FC lift the Premier League trophy
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James Street Station in Liverpool
James Street Station will be closed today(Image: Liverpool Echo)
Multiple Merseyrail train stations will be closed today (Sunday May 25), due to it being the final matchday of the Premier League season. Liverpool FC will be crowned champions at Anfield after they play Crystal Palace.
The Reds will lift the Premier League trophy for the second time - and the first time in front of fans, due to their last championship win being during the coronavirus pandemic. The match kicks off at 4pm.
Merseyrail services will be very busy today. To help everyone travel safely, special timetables are in place, and some stations will be closed.
Train users are advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra time when travelling.Merseyrail recommends buying your tickets in advance at any staffed station to avoid queuing on the day.You can check station closures and timetable changes below.
Station Closures
In Liverpool City Centre, James Street and Lime Street underground low level stations will be closed all day. However, the mainline station at Lime Street for national train services is open as normal.
On the Northern line, Bank Hall, Walton, and Cressington stations will be closed all day.
Cressington Railway station
Cressington Railway station
On the Wirral line, Capenhurst, Bromborough Rake, and Green Lane will be closed all day.
Service Changes
On the Southport line, services will run every 15 minutes from approximately 10am until 8pm, and every 30 minutes at all other times. Some trains will be retimed.
On the Ormskirk and Hunts Cross lines, services will run every 30 minutes, with extra trains from 12pm until 4pm and 6.30pm until 9pm.
A normal 30 minute service will operate on all other lines.
For more information, visit the Merseyrail website by clicking here.
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