Trains have been delayed (Image: Stock)
TRAINS travelling through St Helens have been hit by delays this afternoon, Sunday, due to an "animal on the railway".
Services have been disrupted today due to the issue.
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According to National Rail, the delays have been due to an "animal on the railway".
It is understood the animal is a dog.
The issue has delayed trains on the line travelling through Whiston, Rainhill, Lea Green, St Helens Junction, Earlestown and Newton-le-Willows.
It has also impacted services on the line calling at Prescot, Eccleston Park, Thatto Heath, St Helens Central and Garswood.
Services are now running as normal again.
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