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Golf championship goers reminded of RMT strike action

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July 16, 2026
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With The Open golf championship being held at Royal Birkdale this week, the rail union RMT is threatening industrial action that could affect Merseyrail services.

Merseyrail to ban item from trains after safety review

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July 15, 2026
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Non-folding e-bikes are to be banned on Merseyrail trains from 1st January 2027.

Report finds Liverpool trains should be under public ownership

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July 10, 2026
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Plans are being prepared for Merseyrail to revert to public ownership at the end of 2028 when its current concession expires.

North Wales transport weekend to feature EMU simulator

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July 1, 2026
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An added attraction at the Llangollen and Corwen Railway’s Classic Transport Weekend will be driving simulator for a Class 507 electric multiple unit.

Survey shows best and worst train operators for passenger satisfaction

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June 21, 2026
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The results of the largest survey about the experiences of train passengers throughout the UK have just been released

Preserved Merseyrail unit runs from 3rd rail power for first time

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November 24, 2025
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On 18 November, Merseyrail unit 507 001 ran for the first time since being preserved, on 3rd rail power.

Merseyrail is again UK’s Most Family-Friendly Railway

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September 14, 2025
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For the second year in succession, Merseyrail has been officially declared to be the UK’s most family-friendly train operator.

Extra trains for test event at Everton’s new stadium

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July 18, 2025
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Merseyrail will run extra train services for the third and final test events at Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, 9th August.

Merseyrail becomes UK’s top train operator in latest survey

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June 14, 2025
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Merseyrail has achieved the highest overall customer satisfaction rating in the latest Transport Focus Rail User Survey. The train operator received a rating of 93%,…

Package for a Friend Scheme on Avanti Trains

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June 1, 2025
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Avanti West Coast has launched its ‘Package for a Friend’ scheme today on Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025.