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The Latest Breaking News from Merseyrail

New destinations battery-powered Merseyrail trains could travel to

Battery technology will allow the trains to run to new destinations

Liverpool Echo · Jul 7, 2023

Man's birthday 'ruined' minutes after boarding Merseyrail train home

Merseyrail said that evening was particularly busy and additional provisions were in place

Liverpool Echo · Jun 23, 2023

Merseyside is car sick - and things need to change quickly

In the first of a new weekly column, political editor Liam Thorp says much more needs to be done to offer alternatives and start to break down the region's car-led culture

Liverpool Echo · Jun 11, 2023

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Major Eurovision change commuters will notice at four Merseyrail stations

Four metro stations will be taken over by the Ukrainian spirit

Liverpool Echo · May 9, 2023

Smart ticketing on Merseyrail could be complete within 12 months

Millions of pounds are being invested to get the tap and go system up and running at long last

Liverpool Echo · Apr 28, 2023

Merseyrail passengers in chaos as trains stopped after power surge

No Northern Line trains are running on the network

Liverpool Echo · Feb 3, 2023

Four people trapped after lift malfunctions at Merseyrail station

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service were called to release them

Liverpool Echo · Jan 24, 2023

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Merseyside braced for more commuter chaos as icy conditions continue

Icy conditions are set to continue

Liverpool Echo · Jan 19, 2023

Impact train strikes will have on Avanti, Merseyrail and Northern

Half of all lines are closed across the UK and trains are only operating between 7.30am and 6.30pm on Tuesday and Wednesday

Liverpool Echo · Dec 13, 2022

Tomorrow's rail strike impact on Merseyrail, Lime Street and travel around Merseyside

We've put together a list of the key information you will need ahead of this week's industrial action

Liverpool Echo · Dec 12, 2022

What really went wrong with Merseyrail trains this summer

New report lifts the lid on the problems that saw trains taken off the tracks and months of disruption for passengers

Liverpool Echo · Oct 7, 2022

New UK company to take over running of Merseyrail

Management buyout from the state-owned rail company, Nederlandse Spoorwegen will pave the way for a new UK-based company to take over all Abellio UK’s existing services

Liverpool Echo · Aug 24, 2022

What happened to Merseytram? The light-rail system proposed to link Merseyside

Merseytram was backed by the government in 2002 but they withdrew funding three years later

Liverpool Echo · Jul 16, 2022

City cost of living crisis, Merseyrail chaos and BBQ fire warning

These are the latest ECHO headlines on Thursday, July 14

Liverpool Echo · Jul 14, 2022

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Liverpool Echo · Jun 18, 2022

UK set for 'biggest rail strike in modern history' as pay talks break down

The strike means that the Merseyrail network will close down for three days

Liverpool Echo · Jun 13, 2022

What is to blame for the current Merseyrail delays and disruptions? Have your say

Delays and disruptions have been frustrating passengers - what do you think?

Liverpool Echo · Apr 26, 2022

Date for new Merseyrail trains could be agreed behind closed doors

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority meets on Friday

Liverpool Echo · Apr 6, 2022

Gang warns 'turn off the bodycam' before attack on Merseyrail worker

Thugs claim the by-law officer was allegedly "throwing digs" before the attack took place

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Liverpool Echo · Apr 6, 2022

Liverpool South Parkway's Paul the cat safe after roof scare

The well-known Bengal had made his way onto the roof of Platform 4 on Tuesday

Liverpool Echo · Mar 29, 2022

Merseyside deserves better than these outdated public transport systems

ECHO Political Editor and public transport enthusiast Liam Thorp says region is being held back by old fashioned and impractical systems

Liverpool Echo · Mar 10, 2022

Covid impact could hit new Merseyrail trains rollout

Progress on new rolling stock 'negatively impacted' by Covd-19

Liverpool Echo · Jan 20, 2022

Where other new Merseyrail stations will be after Baltic plan moves forward

There was a big step forward for one new station this week - so where else can we expect new Merseyrail links?

Liverpool Echo · Jan 20, 2022

Armed police swoop, 'foolish' drug dealers and new Merseyrail station plans

The latest ECHO headlines at lunchtime on Thursday, January 20

Liverpool Echo · Jan 20, 2022

Striking plans show how new Baltic Triangle Merseyrail station could look

First CGI images released of plan for new station to serve thriving creative and social hub on outskirts of city centre

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