Merseyrail announces special timetable for Open golf, 16-23 July

[1] is to increase train services between [2] Central and [3] during The Open golf tournament between Sunday 16 and Sunday 23 July.

The tournament expects more than a quarter of a million spectators to attend.

[4] will run a train every ten minutes between [5] and [6] Central line during morning and late afternoon peak times from Wednesday 19 July until Sunday 23 July, aiming to maximise capacity and minimise waiting time for passengers.

No trains will run between [7] and Hoylake from around 1900 on Wednesday 12 July until Tuesday 25 July, as walkways placed over the tracks at Hoylake station enable golfers to access practice grounds and the course.

Walkways over the tracks will provide level allow spectators to exit the station safely. These arrangements were in place the last time the Royal Liverpool course hosted The Open, when they worked successfully. Buses will replace trains [8] and Hoylake throughout this period.

Merseyrail / Stadler 777 on test at F New Class 777 on test at Formby in 2021. // Credit: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

In order to facilitate the special timetable, the following changes will apply:

Merseyrail is urging passengers to check before travelling by using the journey planner on its website[17], and to leave more time for their journey as there may be queues.

The full details of services for the period can be viewed on this page[18] on the Merseyrail website.

Merseyrail Class 507s at Liverpool Central Merseyrail Class 507s at [19] // Credit: El Pollock

Jane English, Acting Managing Director of Merseyrail, said: “Once again the city region is hosting a huge international event with thousands of people coming to the area to enjoy themselves.

“Merseyrail will ensure that we provide the best possible service for fans travelling to and from Royal Liverpool Golf Club, as well considering the need of our regular users.

“Station staff will be on hand to help and advise passengers, provide information and support people getting to where they need to be.

“We have worked hard to ensure that we have a robust plan in place to support the huge numbers of people who will rely on the Merseyrail network during this week. However, this has meant that some parts of the Wirral line will see a reduction in the usual level of their services.

“We would like to apologise to passengers who are adversely affected during this period.

“We would urge everyone travelling on the Merseyrail network during the week of The Open, to check before travelling and to use the journey planner at merseyrail.org”

References

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