Merseyrail Electrics
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| 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 19th 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.
[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 - 1979 |
| 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 |
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| Preceded by Regional Railways As part of British Rail |
Operator of Merseyrail franchise 1997 - 2000 |
Succeeded by Arriva Trains Merseyside |
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