TRAINS from Runcorn to Liverpool have been cancelled due to damaged overhead electric wires.

Trains between Runcorn and Liverpool Lime Street have been cancelled.

Disruption is expected until around 6.15pm.

National Rail has issued advice:

-To help with your journey, tickets will be accepted on the following services:

-Merseyrail services via any reasonable route

-Northern services via any reasonable route

-Rail replacement buses are also in operation between Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street via Runcorn.

See nationalrail.co.uk/service_disruptions/242826.aspx for more