Major train disruption for services running between Birmingham and Liverpool due to 'axle counter' issue
There are train delays on services running between Birmingham and Liverpool.
London Northwestern Railway is warning rail passengers about train delays between Birmingham and Liverpool due to issues with the train's 'axle counter'.
In a social media post, the train operator said: "Due to an issue with the axle counter, some services are being delayed or altered to ease congestion on the line."Network Rail's Safety Central
Network Rail's Safety Central describe the 'axle counter' as a device that "counts the number of train wheels passed through it. provided at starting and ending of a station to conform the total passed station without leaving any boggies."
London Northwestern Railway has shared that customers who are experiencing delays on the line will be able to claim repayment if they are delayed for more than 15 minutes.
An LNR spokesperson said: “Due to a problem with the signalling system, services running between Crewe and Liverpool are subject to delay until the issue is resolved.
“We apologise to our customers for the inconvenience caused. Any passengers delayed by 15 minutes or more as a result of the disruption are entitled to compensation under the Delay Repay scheme.”
