A major station has been evacuated after smoke was seen pouring out of a control room. Liverpool Central was evacuated and closed following 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.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service Statement
A 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.'
