
Merseyrail Completes £500m Network Modernisation Project
Merseyrail has completed its £500m network modernisation, introducing a full fleet of new Class 777 trains and making over 80% of stations step-free.
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Merseyrail has completed its £500m network modernisation, introducing a full fleet of new Class 777 trains and making over 80% of stations step-free.

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