Rail strikes reminder: EMR services between Liverpool and Norwich expected to be exceptionally busy on Friday

East Midlands Railway (EMR) is advising customers to check their full journey before travelling on its Liverpool - Norwich service on Friday.

On Friday, EMR is running its normal timetable on its Intercity, Connect and Regional routes. However, the Liverpool to Nottingham section of the route will be extremely busy - this is due to strike action taking place by the union ASLEF affecting train operators, Northern and TransPennine Express.

EMR has worked to increase capacity where possible on the Liverpool - Nottingham section of the route but some stations will not be served due to platform capacity limitations.

Services will not be calling at Dronfield, Ilkeston, Langley Mill, Widnes, Warrington Central or Liverpool South Parkway.

Dave Meredith, Customer Services Director, said: "Due to strike action affecting other operators - our services between Nottingham and Liverpool will be exceptionally busy on Friday. 

"To help, we have made adjustments to capacity and other amendments to the service but customers will likely face extended journey times and they may not be able to board the service they planned to. They should also expect queues and longer journey times.

"We strongly urge customers to double check their journey before setting off."  

The amended timetable for the Liverpool - Norwich route on Friday, December 8, can be viewed here: https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/media/2726/download?inline