A SERIES of engineering works will cause disruption on the railways this Easter weekend in and around Cheshire.

Transport for Wales is urging customers to check before they travel this Easter weekend as vital works are taking place on lines in the North West – which will also affect those heading over the border on essential journeys.

Network Rail will be undertaking engineering work between Chester and Manchester. TfW services between North Wales and Manchester Airport will run as far as Chester, with replacement bus services operating between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.

On Easter Sunday (April 4), TfW services between Liverpool Lime Street and Chester via Runcorn will also not be running, with replacement bus services calling at stations along the route.

Transport for Wales is issuing a clear message to the travelling public this weekend, urging them to follow all travel safer advice and act responsibly to help Keep Wales Safe.

TfW is reminding those using public transport that they have a fundamental responsibility to follow guidelines, adhere to social distancing and plan their journeys in advance.

The rail operator is also highlighting that there are still restrictions in place cross-border between Wales and England until April 12.

While residents in Wales are now free to travel across the country after 'stay local' restrictions were lifted, they cannot travel into England unless their journey is essential, such as for key work purposes.

Residents in England, meanwhile, are reminded to 'stay local' to stop the potential spread of coronavirus, and cannot travel into Wales unless their journey is essential.

TfW is asking rail customers to use Capacity Checker – an online portal that allows customers to check before they travel to see which trains have most space available for Covid-19 safety.