Rail, Tram Services Disrupted Across Dublin, Belfast, Manchester, Wirral

Significant rail and tram disruptions are affecting multiple regions in the UK and Ireland due to accidents and planned engineering works. In Ireland, a serious incident has closed the rail line between Malahide and Skerries, disrupting Dublin northern commuter and Belfast services, with bus replacements arranged but delays expected. Additionally, major line works from August 2-4 on the Malahide to Dundalk route will suspend Northern Commuter services, with bus transfers and revised timetables impacting Dublin to Belfast Enterprise trains. In Manchester, essential engineering work from August 2-10 will suspend tram services on the Eccles via MediaCityUK line and parts of the Eccles line, with replacement buses operating. Merseyrail's Wirral train services are also disrupted by signaling problems at James Street, causing cancellations and altered termini for West Kirby and Chester services. Transport authorities across these regions have issued apologies and advised commuters to expect delays and use replacement transport options where provided.