Merseyrail has become the latest operator to add face coverings to its trains. A large yellow face covering has been added to the outside of five of the rail operator’s trains, alongside the message “Have you got it covered?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdcqzwVruWw It...

Merseyrail is the commuter rail network serving Liverpool and is one of the most heavily used urban railway networks outside London. It consists of two dedicated DC third-rail electrified lines known as the Northern line and Wirral line, creating...

Stadler project manager Fadi Khairallah said it is entering an exciting stage now with the trains "really starting to look like trains".

BAM Nuttall has been awarded a contract by Stadler to construct a new depot and refurbish another to support the commissioning and ongoing maintenance of its new Merseyrail fleet. The multi-million contract includes a brand new depot in Kirkdale and...

Liverpool is to finally get new trains for its Merseyrail network after local leaders approved a £460 million project to replace the existing 40-year-old fleet. 52 new four-car trains will be manufactured and supplied by Stadler, based in Bussnang in...

Five rolling stock manufacturers have been shortlist to proceed to the next stage of procurement for the contract to build the next generation of Merseyrail trains. The shortlist includes Bombardier, CAF, Mitsui; which has partnered with Japan's J-Trec and Alstom,...

Contactless payment has been rolled out across all 63 Merseyrail stations as the operator seeks to improve its ticketing services. The technology, which has been developed by Fujitsu and Ingenico, allows passengers to use contactless payment cards to pay for smaller transactions...

Merseytravel has appointed a new project director to oversee the procurement of rolling stock for the Merseyrail network. David Powell, 44, will take charge of a 10-year rolling stock programme worth hundreds of millions of pounds. Prior to joining Merseytravel, David...

Merseytravel has said it has begun the process to replace the Merseyrail fleet of trains. Head-hunters have been appointed to draw up a list of candidates for the post of project director to deliver the procurement. Merseytravel has been looking at...

Merseyrail has announced that almost £1 million is going to be invested across its network. A £625,000 grant under the Department for Transport Access for All programme – with an additional £100,000 each from Merseytravel and Merseyrail - will provide...