Mersey ferries suspended due to technical fault
Mersey Travel's website said its teams were "working hard" to resume normal services.
It said in the meantime cross river tickets can be used on Merseyrail between James Street and Hamilton Square.
Mersey Travel said there were no bus replacements in place during commuter service and advised further updates would follow.
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