๐จ BREAKING ๐จ
We're taking back control of our trains.
The Liverpool City Region is preparing to bring Merseyrail into public ownership from 2028, ushering in a new chapter for transport in our region. ๐
"While I understand and support the importance of upholding the integrity of the sport, it is crucial to ensure that measures are proportionate.
I do not believe that this punishment fits the crime."
Steve has written to @premierleague following @Everton's 10 point deduction โคต๏ธ
๐ IT'S OFFICIAL...WE'RE TAKING BACK CONTROL ๐
๐ฃ๏ธ @MetroMayorSteve has just announced that the Liverpool City Region will be franchising its buses!
๐ Today our region has made history as only the second area outside of London to franchise its services since 1985.
๐บ WATCH | @AndyBonnerITV caught up with Baz, the Afghan refugee who fled the Taliban as a child but has become a local hero during the pandemic.
๐ฃ๏ธ "I think only Jan Molby has got a better Scouse accent from someone not born here!" - @MetroMayorSteve
โฑ๏ธ A new Liverpool-Manchester Railway would significantly reduce journey times between the two cities.
๐ค๏ธ The line would run from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly with stops at:
๐A new Liverpool Gateway
๐Warrington Bank Quay
๐Manchester Airport
๐Great news for passengers across the Liverpool City Region!
๐ท Steve has just announced that weโre extending the ยฃ2 bus fare cap until September 2025, keeping travel affordable for our communities.
๐ข JOINT STATEMENT ๐ข
@MetroMayorSteve and metro mayors representing over 10 million people call on the government to reverse their decision to remove the requirements to wear face masks on public transport.
โฌ๏ธ Full statement below โฌ๏ธ
๐ข For the first time in over 60 years, we're commissioning a brand-new Mersey Ferry, bringing a city region icon into the 21st century.
๐๏ธ Built locally by Cammell Laird, it's due to be in service by 2026.
๐ Here's a sneak peek of what it will look like โคต๏ธ
๐ฃ๏ธ"Places like Liverpool should not be faced with the binary choice between maintaining heritage status or regenerating left behind communities โ and the wealth of jobs and opportunities that come with it."
@MetroMayorSteve reacts to today's UNESCO decision โฌ๏ธ
๐ Liverpool John Lennon Airport has been named the BEST airport in the UK ๐ฌ๐งโ๏ธ
A huge credit to the hardworking team at @LPL_Airport, who are leading the way in customer satisfaction, service and connectivity.
theguideliverpool.com/liverpool-nameโฆ.
๐ It's landed!
๐ Steve has pledged to have a rapid transit system up and running to the region's airport and football stadia by 2028.
๐To help develop those plans, a Glider is being tested across the region this week.
๐ Keep your eyes peeled and let us know if you spot it!