Warrington to Liverpool trains cancelled amid Sankey incident

Rail operator, Northern, has now confirmed a person was hit by a train.

At 11.21am on Saturday, July 11, Northern, put out a post on social media to its customers confirming the cancellations due to ‘blocked’ lines.

It also confirmed customers whose services had been cancelled could use their tickets on TransPennine Express and Merseyrail services.

Its spokesman said: “Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Warrington Central and Liverpool Lime Street, some lines are blocked.

“Train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled.

“Northern customers can travel TransPennine Express runs services between Manchester Stations and Liverpool Lime Street, and Merseyrail services.”

British Transport Police have been contacted for comment.