| File:Arriva logo.svg | |
| Franchise(s): | Merseyrail 18 February 2000 - 20 July 2003 |
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| Main region(s): | Merseyside |
| Other region(s): | Lancashire, Cheshire |
| Fleet size: | 53 |
| Stations called at: | 67 |
| Stations operated: | 66 |
| National Rail abbreviation: | ME |
| Parent company: | Arriva |
Arriva Trains Merseyside[1] was a train operating company in the United Kingdom owned by Arriva that operated the Merseyrail Electrics franchise from February 2000 until July 2003.
The Merseyrail Electrics franchise was awarded by the Director of Passenger Rail Franchising to MTL. On 18 February 2000 MTL was purchased by Arriva.[2]
On 23 April 2003 Abellio/Serco were awarded the Merseyrail Electrics franchise with the services operated by Arriva Trains Merseyrail transferring to Merseyrail on 20 July 2003.[3]
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[]
Arriva Trains Merseyside inherited a fleet of Class 73, Class 507 and Class 508s from Merseyrail Electrics. The Class 73s were sold in 2002.
| Class | Image | Type | Top speed | Number | Routes operated | Unit numbers | Built | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mph | km/h | |||||||
| Class 73 | electro diesel locomotive | 80 | 129 | 4 | Northern Line Wirral Line |
73001-002, 005-006 | 1962 | |
| Class 507 | File:Ormskirk station - geograph.org.uk - 811561.jpg | Electric multiple unit | 75 | 120 | 32 | Northern Line Wirral Line |
507001-021, 023-033 | 1978–1980 |
| Class 508 | File:508138 NewBrighton.jpg | Electric multiple unit | 75 | 120 | 21 | Northern Line Wirral Line |
508103, 104, 111, 112, 114, 115, 117, 124-128, 130, 134, 136-141, 143 | 1979–1980 |
Depot[]
Arriva Trains Merseyside's fleet was maintained at Birkenhead North Depot.
References[]
- ↑ Companies House extract company no 3007941 Arriva Trains Merseyside Limited
- ↑ Recommended Cash Offer for MTL Services Arriva plc Press Release 18 February 2000
- ↑ Merseyrail franchise goes Dutch The Telegraph 24 April 2003
| Preceded by Merseyrail Electrics |
Operator of Merseyrail Electrics franchise 2000 - 2003 |
Succeeded by Merseyrail |
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