Merseyrail Electrics

Merseyrail Electrics was a train operating company in the United Kingdom owned by MTL that operated the Merseyrail Electrics franchise from January 1997 until February 2000.

The Merseyrail Electrics franchise was awarded by the Director of Passenger Rail Franchising to MTL. On 18 February 2000 MTL was purchased by Arriva.

Routes
Northern Line
 * Southport to Hunts Cross
 * Ormskirk to Liverpool Central
 * Kirkby to Liverpool Central

Wirral Line
 * New Brighton to Liverpool Central
 * Chester to Liverpool Central
 * Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central
 * West Kirby to Liverpool Central

Rolling stock
Merseyrail Electrics inherited a fleet of Class 73, Class 507 and Class 508s from British Rail.

Depot
Merseyrail Electric's fleet was maintained at Birkenhead North Depot