WORK to transform the second of three platforms at Moorfields station in Liverpool is set to end tomorrow, in time for next weekend's Grand National meeting at Aintree.

Platform 1 on the Northern line will re-open after a three-month closure for renovation.

It means Kirkby, Ormskirk and Southport passengers will be able to get off trains at this station.

The Wirral line platform three was first to be revamped and re-opened last August.

Work to transform the Northern line, platform 2 will start next on Monday, April 11 and services will not stop at this platform until the work finishes in the summer.

Improvements will be made to platforms, walkways, and the upper and lower concourse areas.

There will be new flooring, fresh enamel cladding on the walls and brighter lighting, which will give a cleaner, airy, less cluttered environment. 

Merseyrail’s managing director, Jan Chaudhry-van der Velde said: "Working with our partners Network Rail and Merseytravel, we have carefully planned the refurbishment work at Moorfields so that both Northern line platforms are available for the Grand National event this year. 

"This will enable the station to operate at its maximum capacity for race-goers, reflecting the importance of local train services in getting large numbers of people to and from Grand National safely and quickly, and at an affordable price."