Merseyrail trains were cancelled and delayed due to a welfare incident in Ormskirk.
British Transport Police were called to Ormskirk train station at around 6pm on Wednesday, August 18 over a concern for the welfare of a woman.
Merseyrail trains on the line between Liverpool and Ormskirk were cancelled and delayed during this time, with some people being asked to get off trains at Town Green or Sandhills.
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British Transport Police has confirmed the woman was taken into the care of Lancashire Police at around 6.30pm.
Merseyrail said customers may see further disruption following the incident, they said: "Following an earlier welfare incident at Ormskirk, services on the Ormskirk line have now resumed.
"Services may however be subject to some residual delays and possible short notice cancellation."
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