Regarding enquiries about adverts appearing for The S*n on bus shelters. We have made contact with the external contractor responsible for advertising on bus shelters and have asked that these offensive adverts are removed immediately. We will provide an update as soon as we can.
Update regarding adverts for the S*n appearing on bus shelters: we have spoken with the contractor and can confirm that all the adverts will be removed within the hour. We are investigating how this could have happened and will provide further updates.
The Mersey Tunnels will NOT be closing. Smaller crowds in the area than we were planning for and light flow through the tunnels mean we've managed to avoid it!
#lfcparade
Fantastic news! Weโre delighted to tell you that our first train has reached the UK after travelling through 3 countries and is in the South East โ more updates to follow
#itscoming
@merseyrail
๐
Amazing news โ One of our new state-of-the-art trains for the
@Merseyrail
network has left the factory in Switzerland and is making its way over to the city region to begin testing โ we will keep you posted!
#itscoming
๐
โฝ๏ธWeโre on countdown! If youโre planning on watching
@lfc
in
the
#uclfinal
at an event or out and about, donโt aim for the last service home & prepare to queue. It will be busy! Plan your travel ahead:
#lfc
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Latest news from the test track ๐...
Testing is underway in Wildenrath, Germany with the first new state-of-the-art train for the
@Merseyrail
network now moving independently for the first time ๐!
#newtrains2020
#itscoming
BREAKING: The first of the region's publicly owned battery powered trains began final testing today, running between Kirkby and the new Headbolt Lane station
#newtrains
#class777
๐ NEWS: Your new trains are making their way over the Mersey from today, as the roll-out begins on the West Kirby branch of the Wirral Line.
As part of the transport offer for
@TheOpen
in Hoylake, one train is being introduced to help get golf fans to the event.
#NewTrains
A brand-new hydrogen bus has arrived in the Liverpool City Region ๐
The zero-emission vehicle is here so staff can familiarise themselves ahead of the new fleet rollout
But don't worry; there'll be plenty of chances to see the buses in-person next year. Watch this space ๐
If you went to the effort of superimposing a CGI Gotham in the background behind St Georges Hall You would think they would have got rid of the Mersey travel bus stop.
#Batman
๐ | ๐ฐ The Liverpool City Regionโs new fleet of publicly-owned trains could be in service as soon as Monday 23 January,
@MetroMayorSteve
has announced.
Find out more here ๐
#NewTrainsLCR
#Class777
๐ COMPETITION TIME ๐
To celebrateย our Eurovision-branded train, we're giving awayย a model of one of the new 777 trainsย to the person who captures the best image of theย train.
To enter, post your photo on Twitter and tag
@Merseytravel
with the hashtag
#EurovisionTrainLCR
.
#MerseyrailForAll
| The UK's first battery-powered passenger train has departed from the city region's new ยฃ80m station at Headbolt Lane,
#Kirkby
.
@MetroMayorSteve
's new publicly owned fleet is using the technology to connect more people with opportunity.
@Merseyrail
Liverpool City Region Mayor
@MetroMayorSteve
has hailed today as a โmassive day, not just for our area, but for the entire countryโ as the regionโs new ยฃ500m trains came into passenger service for the first time.
Read more ๐
#Class777
#NewTrainsLCR
๐ฐ๐ Liverpoolโs Baltic Triangle area has been given a big boost as plans to build a new station have moved to the next stage thanks to a ยฃ1.5m investment by
@LpoolCityRegion
- read more ๐
๐จ BREAKING: Results are in on the public vote for the name of Liverpool's new rail station...
And Liverpool Baltic is the overwhelming winner, with over 77% choosing the name ๐
Find out more ๐
Check out this short time lapse of 777003 arriving at Kirkdale Depot last night/this morning ๐๐คฉ
Did you spot the train making its Liverpool City Region debut?
#itscoming
#newtrains2020
๐ | ๐ Earlier today
@MetroMayorSteve
unveiled a special
@Eurovision
new train and bus, as eyes of the world turn to Liverpool.
Look out for the train on the
@merseyrail
network and the buses as we gear up for the iconic event!
More info ๐
#Eurovision
#ICYMI
: After images circulated on social media showing adverts for the S*n at Merseytravel bus stops,
@MetroMayorSteve
instructed us to have them removed and to investigate how this was allowed to happen.
#Update
(1/4) | Further update regarding adverts for the S*n appearing on bus shelters:
Overnight we were made aware by members of the public that adverts for the S*n had appeared on some bus shelters across the Liverpool City Region.
Cont ...
Have you heard? One of our brand new trains for the
@merseyrail
network has left Switzerland and is on its way over to the city region to start testing! Check out the footage of it leaving the factory ๐ฅ๐
@DavidPo22194359
#newtrains2020
#itscoming
๐ | ๐ Liverpool City Region
@MetroMayorSteve
has announced extra late-night trains and buses for Eurovision fans travelling in and around the Liverpool City Region.
Read more ๐
#Eurovision
#Eurovision2023
๐ | ๐ซ - Mayor of the Liverpool City Region,
@metromayorsteve
announced today that tap-and-go will be arriving on the
@Merseyrail
network.
Find out more ๐
๐ Theyโre here! Your brand-new zero-emission hydrogen buses will start appearing on the city region's roads from next week.
Testing and training will take place so they won't be picking up passengers immediately, but you'll be able to hop on one soon!
Watch this space! ๐
Our first brand new train for the
@merseyrail
network is due to set off from Dollands Moor, Kent at 02:44am and will be arriving in the city region very soon to begin testing on the network! Keep an eye on our Twitter for updates ๐ฅณ๐
@DavidPo22194359
#newtrains2020
#itscoming
๐ | ๐ -
@MetroMayorSteve
has announced that Kirkbyโs new ยฃ80m Headbolt Lane station will open to passengers from this Thursday (5 October).
Find out more ๐
#MerseyrailForAll
The first new train for the
@merseyrail
network has been making its way to a test track in Germany for dynamic testing, following successful static testing and 'sign off' at Stadler's factory ๐๐ค๏ธ๐
Find out more here:
#itscoming
#newtrains2020
One of our region's new, state-of-the-art hydrogen buses is at the Albert Dock today - just in time for the Northern Transport Summit! These zero-emission buses are some of the most accessible in the country and will be hitting the streets later this year
#NTS2023
@ADLBus
All aboard! ๐
The Liverpool City Regionโs new state-of-the-art publicly owned trains will cross the Mersey next week as they begin their phased roll out on the Wirral,
@MetroMayorSteve
has announced
Find out more ๐
๐๐ Your first brand new state-of-the-art train for the
@merseyrail
network will soon begin its journey over to Liverpool for testing!
#itscoming
#newtrains2020
All Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted, but we are strongly encouraging people to continue to wear a face covering on public transport. ๐ท
Please remember to respect the choices of staff & passengers as we adjust to the new guidance. ๐
More info:
@bigmumhug
@Scouse_MaTweet
@bigmumhug
Hi, we have spoken with the contractor and can confirm that all the adverts will be removed within the hour. We are investigating how this could have happened and will provide further updates.
#NewTrains
spotted at Southport station ๐
Wow check out this amazing picture sent into us by Sandy - if you have spotted our state of the art trains on a test run, make sure you tag us in your photos ๐ธ
Weโre really excited about the new state-of-the-art hydrogen buses, which will be arriving our city region in the new year ๐
Check out this exclusive video of the buses being built and find out more about the fantastic new features theyโll have on board ๐
Check out the Mersey Tunnel Tours - a fascinating guided walk around the Georgeโs Dock Building then down into the Queensway Mersey Tunnel ๐ทโโ๏ธ๐ท
Book your Mersey Tunnel Tours ๐
Thank you
@YOLiverpool
for this incredible video.
Ahead of the arrival of the first new hydrogen buses for the Liverpool City Region, a demonstrator model is on display at Royal Albert Dock, giving people a chance to learn about the benefits of the zero emissions vehicles. From Sun 25 to Weds 28 Sep.
#NewTrainsLCR
๐ | Your brand new, state-of-the-art trains are arriving on the Kirkby line. They'll be rolling out across the network through 2023.
#NewTrains
#Class777
Thanks for your patience today and for following our travel advice.
A huge amount went into planning the parade alongside our partners - we hope you all had a great day and have a safe journey home.
Goodnight from us - here's a time-lapse of the crowds today...
#LFCParade
The second Merseyrail Class 777 has arrived in the UK. GBRf 66768 hauls 777004 as the 6X29 Dollands Moor to Kirkdale C.S. at Searchlight Lane on May 13. (Photo: Brad Joyce)
โ ๏ธPlease use public transport for essential journeys only such as travelling to school and work. Please wear a face covering, wash your hands before and after travelling, and keep a safe distance from other passengers
#RethinkTravel
๐ฒ | ๐ถ
@MetroMayorSteve
today announced an additional funding of ยฃ12m has been secured to build high-quality walking and cycling routes across the Liverpool City Region
Read more ๐
Latest news ๐๐
New trains for
@merseyrail
begin to take shape with the basic structure now complete, including wheelsets (bogies) attached to the bodyshell & factory-based testing taking place ๐
Find out more here:
#itscoming
#newtrains2020
To assist key workers making essential journeys cross river, the Queensway (Birkenhead) Tunnel will temporarily be open to cyclists
Before using your bike in the tunnel, please check the information on our website๐
@Andypower31
@Andypower31
Hi Andy, thank you for bringing this to our attention.
@MetroMayorSteve
has been absolutely clear that they must all come down and we will instruct on this one immediately. Can you say exactly where it is please?
Thanks
#Update
(4/4) | We recognise the upset this has caused to people across the region and we apologise that this has happened.
We are now working with Clear Channel to understand how this could have happened and to secure measures that will prevent it happening again.
Today we stand with
#Manchester
to remember those who tragically lost their lives 4 years ago today.
Our thoughts remain with those affected. ๐
#NeverForget
#Manchester22
#Update
(4/4) | We recognise the upset this has caused to people across the region and we apologise that this has happened.
We are now working with Clear Channel to understand how this could have happened and to secure measures that will prevent it happening again.
The new and improved facilities at Newton-le-Willows station, including the expanded 400-plus space car park, are now open to the public! Have you been down for a look yet? ๐๐
More info here ๐
One of our new game-changing battery powered trains is on show at the world's largest railway trade fair in Berlin.
@MetroMayorSteve
was at
#InnoTrans2022
to showcase the tech that could allow the Merseyrail network to reach communities far beyond its current range
.
@MetroMayorSteve
marked the arrival of the first Wrexham to Liverpool service (via the re-opened
#HaltonCurve
) in over 40 years this morning by hailing the new work and leisure opportunities it will create between the city and N Wales - more info: ๐ค๏ธ๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
๐ It's finally here... your chance to see the brand new trains for the
@merseyrail
network!
Join us today at Birkenhead North station from 10am - 2pm.
See you there ๐
#Class777
#Stadler
#NewTrains
The city region has been placed on โVery Highโ Local Covid Alert Level. If you need to travel, please walk/cycle if you can. If youโreย using public transport, please follow our advice to help keep everyone safe & reduce the spread of the virus. Read more:
We recognise the upset this has caused to people across the region and we apologise that this has happened.
We are now working with Clear Channel to understand how this could have happened and to secure measures that will prevent it happening again.
ALL ABOARD! ๐
Liverpool City Regionโs new publicly owned trains to begin the final stage of their phased roll-out this week,
@LCRMayor
announces
From today, the state-of-the-art trains will enter service on the Southport-Hunts Cross line
Read more ๐
๐ Liverpool Lime Street station is 187 years old! It opened on this day in 1836. ๐
Read on to discover some of the station's highlights, from a huge upgrade to improved accessibility and โ of course โ Eurovision. ๐ถ ๐ธ
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@NetworkRailLIV
#Liverpool