TRAIN passengers are facing delays this morning, Tuesday, after a fire has broken out alongside a railway line.

Lines are blocked following a blaze next to the track between Liverpool Lime Street and Newton-le-Willows.

The fire has involved a quantity of hay and straw.

Train operator Northern say that delays are up to 60 minutes and services are expected to be disrupted until 9.30am.

For more information visit northernrail.co.uk/stations.