Arriva Trains Merseyside
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| Franchise(s): | Merseyrail 1999 – 19. July 2003 |
| Main region(s): | Merseyside |
| Other region(s): | Lancashire, Cheshire |
| Fleet size: | 53 |
| Stations called at: | 67 (66 operated) |
| Parent company: | Arriva |
Arriva Trains Merseyside was a train operating company operating passenger trains in Merseyside (UK). The previous franchise holder was Merseyrail Electrics. Arriva bought the parent company MTL following bankruptcy in 1999, upon which the franchise was renamed Arriva Trains Merseyside. The franchise was taken over by Merseyrail in 2003.
[edit] Fleet
| Class | Image | Type | Top speed | Number | Routes operated | Unit numbers | Built | |
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| 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 | 21 | Northern Line Wirral Line |
508103, 104, 111, 112, 114, 115, 117, 124-128, 130, 134, 136-141, 143 | 1979–1980 |
[edit] Routes
Northern Line
Wirral Line
- New Brighton to Liverpool Central
- Chester to Liverpool Central
- Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central
- West Kirby to Liverpool Central
| Preceded by Merseyrail Electrics |
Operator of Merseyrail franchise 1999 - 2003 |
Succeeded by Merseyrail |
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