Merseytram was a proposed light rail system for Merseyside, England. Originally proposed in 2001, forming part of the Merseyside Local Transport Plan, it was to consist of three lines, connecting the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley with central Liverpool. The project was postponed due to funding problems before eventually being formally closed down by Merseytravel in October 2013.
Unlike Merseytram, the Manchester Metrolink incorporates former heavy railways stations into its network
Unlike Merseytram, the Manchester Metrolink runs into mainline railway stations for ease of changing to other rail services
Merseytravel is the passenger transport executive, responsible for the coordination of public transport in the Liverpool City Region in North West England. Merseytravel was established on 1 December 1969 as the Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive. From 1 April 2014, with the creation of the Liverpool City Region, Merseytravel expanded its area of operation from the metropolitan county of Merseyside to also include the Borough of Halton.
Merseytravel's Headquarters at No.1 Mann Island
Merseyrail 508126 at Ellesmere Port station in June 2012
Merseytravel bus and rail sign on St James Street
Merseybus Leyland Titan in Anfield in June 1996
