This is the Merseyrail statement regarding their train service for The Open (and revisions to other services in the city to provide the extra train cars required)-
(Note that Merseyrail are not involved in either the current Overtime Bans or the Strikes on 20, 22 and 29 July)
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More than 250,000 spectators are expected to attend the international sporting event over the course of the week from Sunday 16 July to Sunday 23 July.
A 10-minute service between Hoylake and Liverpool Central line will run for five days from Wednesday 19 July to Sunday 23 July. This will ensure the greatest capacity by using six-car trains where possible, minimum waiting time for passengers and allow spectators to get to the course on time.
The 10-minute service between Hoylake and Liverpool Central will be scheduled for the morning and late afternoon each day.
There will be no trains between West Kirby and Hoylake from approximately 1900 on Wednesday 12 July until Tuesday 25 July. This is due to a temporary crossing being placed over the rail tracks at Morpeth Road to facilitate access between the Practice Ground and the golf course.
Pedestrian walkways over the tracks will provide level access to ensure that thousands of spectators can exit the station safely. These arrangements were in place the last time Royal Liverpool hosted The Open and have been proven to work successfully.
A rail replacement bus service will operate between West Kirby and Hoylake throughout this period. The bus stop is situated next to Hoylake station.
Manor Road station will close mid-afternoon each day from Wednesday 19 July – Sunday 23 July. This is to ensure the special timetable can operate effectively.
To accommodate the extra trains needed to support the event, there will be a reduced timetable for passengers on the New Brighton and Ellesmere Port lines.
From Wednesday 19 July to Saturday 22 July there will be a 20-minute service between New Brighton and Liverpool Central, and a 30-minute service will be in operation between Ellesmere Port and Hooton.
On Sunday 23 July there will be no New Brighton services, and a rail replacement bus service will operate. A 30-minute service will be in operation between Ellesmere Port and Hooton.
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