Merseyrail Electrics

Merseyrail Electrics

Franchise(s):	Merseyrail 1997 – 1999
Main region(s):	Merseyside
Other region(s):	Lancashire, Cheshire
Fleet size:	59
Stations called at:	67 (66 operated)
Parent company:	MTL (later Arriva)

Merseyrail Electrics was the franchise holder of the Merseyrail service from 19 January 1997.^[1] The company was owned by MTL, who were also awarded the Northern Spirit franchise. MTL became bankrupt in 1999, and the franchise was handed to Arriva Trains Merseyside.

Fleet

Class	Image	Type	Top speed		Number	Routes operated	Unit numbers	Built
			mph	km/h
Class 507		electric multiple unit	75	120	32	Northern Line Wirral Line	507001-021, 023-033	1978-1980
Class 508/1		electric multiple unit	75	120	31	Northern Line Wirral Line	508102, 103, 104, 108, 110-112, 114, 115, 117, 118, 120, 122-128, 130, 131, 134-143	1979-1980

References

1. ^ "Passenger Rail Franchises". http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/pa/cm200102/cmselect/cmtlgr/239/23910.htm. 

External links

• BBC News Information page

Preceded by Regional Railways As part of British Rail

Operator of Merseyrail franchise 1997 - 2000

Succeeded by Arriva Trains Merseyside

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