Merseyrail has been named the best performing regional rail operator for the fourth year running at a prestigious awards event.
The region's famous yellow rail network was handed the accolade once again at the Golden Whistle Awards in London - an event organised Modern Railways and the Chartered Institution of Railway Operators.
The awards are based on operational performance statistics.
Zoe Hands, Chief Operating Officer at Merseyrail, said: “To win this award for a fourth consecutive year is not only testament to a fantastic team who deliver the best train service in Britain, it’s a real point of pride for our part of the country.
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“We are relentlessly focused on keeping the Liverpool City Region number one as we realise fantastic public transport is an essential component of a vibrant and successful local economy and connected community.
“Like any good operator, however, we don’t do this alone. We rely on brilliant service partners at Network Rail, Merseytravel, Stadler, British Transport Police, and Carlisle to name a few.
Ms Hands added: “Without their input and dedication we wouldn’t be number one for punctuality so this award is really shared by all those who help us stay on the leading edge of passenger rail transport.”
Merseyrail Electrics is a 50/50 joint venture company between Serco and Abellio, which has a 25-year concession agreement with Merseytravel - the region's transport body.
Merseyrail is continuing to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent staff shortages, which saw it forced to reduce its timetables significantly.
Passengers are still waiting for the full return of the regular 15-minute timetable, with an announcement expected on this in the coming weeks.
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