RAIL SERVICES

IMPORTANT:

Everton supporters are advised of engineering works taking place on the Merseyrail network, which will entail replacement bus services operating for the Coventry game between Hunts Cross and Moorfields (NB: there is no rail replacement bus stop by Liverpool Central).

Train services will be running as usual between Southport, Ormskirk and Headbolt Lane & Liverpool Central, and return journeys.

Updated Merseyrail info is HERE

All rail users are urged to check the Merseyrail website journey planner before travelling.

Supporters travelling by train on Merseyrail’s network can use Sandhills, which is the closest station to the stadium and is around a 15-minute walk to the stadium.

Transport operators have confirmed there will be extra rail services and longer trains to and from Sandhills Station.  A special timetable will also be in operation for matchdays, with additional train services before and after the game.

A 15-minute service will operate on the Southport, Ormskirk, Hunts Cross, and Headbolt Lane lines for approximately three hours before and two hours after the match, with all available four and eight-car trains in operation. There will be some changes to the timetable on the Southport line and rail users are urged to check the Merseyrail website journey planner before travelling. 

There are over 4,400 free-of-charge car parking facilities at over 40 stations across the Merseyrail network. These allow supporters to use the closest available station and Park and Ride by train. More information can be found HERE

Passengers will accessible needs can find out more about accessible stations, and stations with Blue Badge parking spaces, HERE.

The Passenger Assistance smartphone app and website can also be used to request assistance for future journeys across the National Rail network, and is delivered by Transport in partnership with National Rail. You can find out more on the Passenger Assistance website.

 At Sandhills and Liverpool City Centre stations, a crowd flow management system, similar to ones used for other major events in the city region, will be in place to help make journeys smoother and safer.  

The crowd flow system at Sandhills will be manned by extra staff and passengers will be guided onto the platforms when the trains arrive to avoid unnecessary congestion on the platforms. 

To ease passenger flow, a second entrance with a pedestrian footbridge has been installed at Sandhills.

In the post-match period, when Sandhills becomes busy, some supporters may prefer to use Bank Hall, James Street or Moorfields, depending on final destination. These are 25/30 minutes’ walk from the stadium.

The Old Hall Street entrance to Moorfields station will be open before and after matches (times will vary depending on day/kick-off time).  

Passengers are advised to check train times before travelling, plan ahead and allow more time for their journey, as they may need to queue. Passengers are also asked to respect Merseyrail colleagues, who are there to help ensure that everyone gets home as quickly and as safely as possible.

@merseyrail - www.merseyrail.org

Mainline and City Line 

Lime Street station will be open as usual, with standard timetables in place. 

@northernassist - www.northernrailway.co.uk 

@TPEassist - www.tpexpress.co.uk 

@avantiwestcoast - www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk 

@LNRailway - www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk 

@tfwrail - www.tfwrail.wales 

@eastmidrailway - www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk