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Merseyrail had over 90,000 extra journeys during Eurovision

May 21, 2023
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Merseyrail had over 90,000 extra journeys during Eurovision

Over 90,000 more journeys were made on the Merseyrail network during the seven-day Eurovision song contest that took place in Liverpool last week.

According to the train operator, the number of passengers was roughly up 24% from what is typically anticipated at this time of year, and 96% of the trains arrived on time.

Merseyrail had over 90,000 extra journeys during Eurovision

To effectively manage the large number of passengers travelling throughout the city region over the course of the seven days, a special strategy was implemented. Trains continued to run after the Grand Final on the two busiest nights, until the early hours of Sunday, May 14. At 02:45, the last train arrived.

The train company threw itself into the Eurovision spirit, helping to support the city region event with a specially wrapped train, public information announcements by Graham Norton, Rylan and Ukrainian singer and co-host Julia Sanina, entertainment at city centre stations and even an Abba tribute act performing at Waterloo!

Dedicated space was also given over to important initiatives to help support Ukraine. Merseyrail and Supplies for Ukraine C.I.C. partnered up to provide opportunities to buskers from Ukraine who have lost their audience due to the ongoing war. 

Speakers at four city centre stations played music by Ukrainian buskers while passengers could give support via a QR code to make donations to Supplies for Ukraine, who provide lifesaving, essential equipment to civilians and volunteers on the front lines of Ukraine. Since it was established in March 2022, the organisation has impacted hundreds of Ukrainians, delivering tactical medical kits, protective gear, communication tech, drones and vehicles.

Passengers also helped raise funds by contributing spare change to the collection tins at Merseyrail stations. And city centre stations also became galleries to a photographic exhibition called Home, which aimed to support visitors and residents to connect with the daily lives of the Ukrainian people following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The powerful photographs were displayed alongside poetry at Birkenhead Central, Conway, Kirkby, Hamilton Square, James Street, Liverpool Central, and Moorfields.

The train company even created its own Eurovision song, called Train of Love, with an accompanying video featuring staff and passengers which was watched by more than 10,000 people.

Jane English, acting Managing Director of Merseyrail, said:

“All of our staff have worked so hard in the last few months to ensure that we were able to provide the best possible service for all passengers; Eurovision fans, tourists, commuters and everyone in the city region.

“The passenger numbers that we moved are huge, and a real testament to the hard work that everyone at Merseyrail has done. I’m incredibly proud of our staff.

“It wasn’t just about transport – we were also able to give people a great, fun experience thanks to the entertainment that we hosted at stations. It was important for Merseyrail, one of the highest profile companies in the Liverpool City Region, to support the Eurovision event as a whole. I’m delighted that we played our part so well.

“And thanks to the generosity of our passengers we were able to raise vital funds for Ukraine. Helping people in need is what this region does best.

“We have another huge event soon, when The Open Championship is hosted by Royal Liverpool Golf Club. Merseyrail staff are already working hard on preparations to ensure that another massive event is supported by our top-class train service.”  

READ MORE: Merseyrail celebrates 50 years of service

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