Liverpool Central fire live: Station evacuated as Merseyrail trains cancelled

NewsUK NewsLiverpoolLIVEUpdated 6 mins agoLiverpool Central fire live: Station evacuated as Merseyrail trains cancelledLiverpool Central was evacuated on Tuesday after smoke was seen coming out of a control room - Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service are responding to the incidentStaff at Liverpool Central where a fire alarm was activated on Tuesday afternoon(Image: Liverpool Echo)NewsEliana Nunes News ReporterUpdated 14:52, 28 Apr 2026A major station has been evacuated after smoke was seen pouring out of a control room. Liverpool Central was evacuated and closed after the incident and other underground stations on the Merseyrail loop had their power cut as a precaution. All Merseyrail services are facing disruption as Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service respond to the incident. Ticket acceptance is now in place on Stagecoach and Arriva buses across the region. Queues are building outside Moorfields, the Liverpool Echo reports. New UpdatesKey EventsWhich train services are affected?View Post'Small electrical fire at a Network Rail substation,' says MerseyrailView PostMerseyside Fire and Rescue Service statementView PostToday14:50 BSTWhich train services are affected?According to Merseyrail, the following services are affected by the "electrical fire" at Liverpool Central: Train services on both the Chester and Ellesmere Port lines will only run between Chester/ Ellesmere Port and Birkenhead Central in both directionsTrain services on both the West Kirby and New Brighton lines will only run between West Kirby/New Brighton and Birkenhead North in both directionsTrain services on the Southport line will only run between Southport and Sandhills in both directionsTrain services on the Ormskirk line will only run between Ormskirk and Sandhills in both directionsTrain services on the Hunts Cross line are currently suspended.train services on the Headbolt Lane line will only run between Headbolt Lane and Sandhills in both directions.Eliana NunesToday14:46 BST'Small electrical fire at a Network Rail substation,' says MerseyrailA. notice on Merseyrail's website reads: "Due to a small electrical fire at a Network Rail substation, no trains are running from any city centre stations. Ticket acceptance is in place for Arriva and Stagecoach services until further notice. Rail replacement buses are running, please visit our Service Status page HERE for latest information." Eliana NunesToday14:43 BSTMerseyside Fire and Rescue Service statementA spokesperson for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said a full evacuation has taken place after smoke was seen coming from a building at the back of the station. The spokesperson said: "Fire crews are in attendance at Liverpool Central Station, Ranelagh Street, Liverpool after reports of smoke issuing from a building at the rear of the station. Crews were alerted at 12.14pm and on scene at 12.21pm, with two fire engines currently in attendance. "In line with established safety procedures a full evacuation of the station and trains has been performed as a precaution. Trains have been suspended and electrics isolated so fire crews can investigate. "There is currently no power to the loop meaning there may be some disruption to journeys, please go to Merseyrail.org or Merseyrail social media channels for more information." Eliana NunesFollow Daily Mirror:FacebookX (Twitter)TikTokInstagramSnapchatComments‌ ‌ ‌