Always a junction for New Brighton and West Kirby trains from Liverpool, Birkenhead North now has extensive free car parking provision, making it an easy option for motorists from much of Wallasey travelling by rail to the city. The photos show the different ages of EMUs that have provided the service over the years.
The 3-car Metro Cammell Class 503 were introduced on the
Merseyrail system in 1938 and lasted until 1985. One unit is still retained today
as an example of heritage traction. They were replaced by the 3-car British
Rail-built Class 507s [image taken at Liverpool, Central] and now themselves superseded, in turn, by the new Swiss
Stadler Rail Class 777 METRO 4-car units.
Bright and clean, as is to be expected, the first thing you notice is the extending step as the doors open. Smooth, quick and quiet acceleration is noticeable. Dedicated spaces for bikes, pushchairs and wheelchairs are separated by plenty of standing room and some rather spartan looking seating, which is actually more comfortable than it first appears.
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