Report Finds Liverpool Trains Should Be Under Public Ownership

Plans to take back public control of Merseyrail revealed

TRAINS would return to public ownership under plans that aim to create a 'simpler, more joined-up' local transport network.

Report finds Liverpool trains should be under public ownership

Plans are being prepared for Merseyrail to revert to public ownership at the end of 2028 when its current concession expires.

Merseyrail trains set to return to public control

The Liverpool City Region is set to take back control of its trains under proposals from Mayor Steve Rotheram

Merseyrail trains to be brought under public control in huge move

Mayor Steve Rotheram sets out plans for landmark change

Mayor halts £250m Merseyrail shareholder gravy train

Since the current franchise started in 2003 Merseyrail shareholders have pocketed almost £250m in dividend windfalls – but from 2028 Mayor Steve Rotheram is set to bring the gravy train to a halt. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram will take control of Merseyrail   Merseyrail will be taken back into full public control from 2028, ending a 25-year dividends bonanza. Since acquiring the franchise to run the Liverpool…

Merseyrail rail services could be taken back into public control under plans announced by Metro Mayor

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