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πŸ“° | ⛴️ The Royal Iris of the Mersey will set sail at the end of the month for the final time as a ferry on the river it has served for more than 60 years.

More info πŸ‘‰ https://ow.ly/qhJ950Yp1ps

04.03.2026 11:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
View of Hill Dickinson Stadium from the Mersey Ferry.

View of Hill Dickinson Stadium from the Mersey Ferry.

Heading to Everton v Burnley tomorrow night? Skip the traffic and make your matchday legendary with our cross-river service! ⛴️

πŸ…ΏοΈ Park easily at Seacombe Ferry Terminal - card‑only Pay & Display.

Find out more including times here: www.merseyferries.co.uk/blog/other/matchday-ferry-travel/

02.03.2026 10:34 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're making travel across our region, simpler, faster and more convenient. πŸ’³ πŸ“±βŒš

No tickets, no queues, just a seamless way to travel across the #Merseyrail network.

26.02.2026 13:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A major LED traffic signals project has delivered more than 1,200 tonnes in carbon savings for the Liverpool City Region. Full story πŸ‘‡

https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/welcome-to-the-traffic-light-revolution-saving-cash-carbon-and-lives

03.02.2026 10:30 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 #BREAKING

πŸš† | 🀝 A momentous day for the Liverpool City Region, as Mayor Steve Rotheram and Secretary of State for Transport Rt Hon Heidi Alexander MP sign a new agreement strengthening their commitment to deliver Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR).

Read more πŸ‘‰ https://ow.ly/yN3h50Y1mnN

22.01.2026 18:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“° A clampdown on junk food and high sugar drink advertising across publicly owned assets is set to be introduced under plans to be considered by the Combined Authority at their meeting this week.

Find out more πŸ‘‰ https://ow.ly/jHSX50XZzJ6

19.01.2026 11:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⏰ It’s time to have your say on our Local Transport Delivery Plan!

Whether you take the bus every day or have never taken public transport before, this plan will change how we all move around Liverpool City Region.

Have your say nowπŸ‘‰ https://ow.ly/4b2Q50XVGNf

12.01.2026 19:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Have your say on how transport investment is delivered in the Liverpool City Region over the next 15 years.

The Local Transport Delivery Plan consultation is now open; help shape what’s delivered, when and how.

Full story πŸ‘‰ https://ow.ly/9ebm50XVAzR

12.01.2026 16:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Travelling over the holidays?

Limited bus services will be running across Merseyside on New Year’s Day.

Take a look at our travel guide to check your service before travelling πŸ‘‡
https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/customer-information/christmas-public-transport-information/

30.12.2025 11:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Travelling over the holidays?

Limited bus and train services will be running across over the festive period.

Take a look at our travel guide to check your service before travelling πŸ‘‡
https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/customer-information/christmas-public-transport-information/

22.12.2025 15:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Young student wearing a yellow and black hoodie with a backpack, standing next to text promoting term time tickets for travel.

Young student wearing a yellow and black hoodie with a backpack, standing next to text promoting term time tickets for travel.

Don’t forget to renew your Spring Term Time Ticket!

Term Time Tickets are perfect for anyone in full-time education, training, or work-based learning.

🎟 Renew online at Merseytravel Centres.
πŸ‘‰ https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/tickets-and-pricing/ticket-types/term-time-tickets/

19.12.2025 08:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Visiting family and friends? Getting out to blow away those cobwebs? Whatever your Reasons to Travel, we can help you get there.

Transport services may change over the holidays, check before you travelπŸ‘‰ https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/customer-information/christmas-public-transport-information/

18.12.2025 10:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Young woman in casual clothes holding a yellow backpack and making a peace sign, with 'Term Time Tickets!' text and travel-themed doodles around her.

Young woman in casual clothes holding a yellow backpack and making a peace sign, with 'Term Time Tickets!' text and travel-themed doodles around her.

Term Time Tickets for the spring term are now on sale 🎫

β–ͺ️ available to anyone in full-time education, training or work-based learning
β–ͺ️ available for bus only, train only or bus and/or train and/or Mersey Ferries

https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/tickets-and-pricing/ticket-types/term-time-tickets/

17.12.2025 12:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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On this day, 16th December 1925, the first excavation began on the Queensway Mersey Tunnel. For nearly nine years, thousands of workers toiled under the river, digging from both Liverpool and Birkenhead.

Here’s to 100 years and the people who made this engineering marvel possible.

16.12.2025 18:30 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ | πŸ’³ The Mayor of the Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram has today announced the next phase of a modern smart ticketing system on the Merseyrail network – a pilot for the introduction of contactless bank cards and smart devices.

Read more πŸ‘‰ https://ow.ly/q6C850XIyUU

12.12.2025 17:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Queen Mary 2 docked at Liverpool Cruise terminal with a Mersey Ferry sailing past.

Queen Mary 2 docked at Liverpool Cruise terminal with a Mersey Ferry sailing past.

Queen Mary 2 docked at Liverpool Cruise terminal.

Queen Mary 2 docked at Liverpool Cruise terminal.

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 returns to Liverpool next week!πŸ›³οΈ

Hop aboard our world-famous ferry on Thurs 18 & Fri 19 Sept for the best views of Queen Mary 2.

We will be running River Explorer Cruises from 10am - 4pm on both days.

Find out more: merseyferries.co.uk/our-cruises/river-explorer-cruise/

10.09.2025 10:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Passenger taking a photo of Seaforth Docks from the ferry.

Passenger taking a photo of Seaforth Docks from the ferry.

The Liverpool Shanty Kings singing on the ferry.

The Liverpool Shanty Kings singing on the ferry.

Who's joining us for our first Liverpool Bay Cruises this weekend?⛴️

Enjoy incredible scenery & learn more about the fascinating history and geography of the River Mersey & Liverpool Bay with expert commentary from a Blue Badge Guide.

Tickets πŸ‘‰ merseyferries.co.uk/our-cruises/liverpool-bay-cruises/

05.06.2025 09:36 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Guests enjoying a drink on an Evening Cruise with the sun setting behind them.

Guests enjoying a drink on an Evening Cruise with the sun setting behind them.

Looking for something fun to do tomorrow night? We have a limited number of tickets left for our Noughties to Now Party Cruise πŸ‘―

Our live DJ will be spinning the biggest hits from the last twenty years of pop, rock and dance music on this evening cruise along the River Mersey.

🎟️ ow.ly/scan50W0J2A

29.05.2025 11:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Royal Iris of the Mersey with white text overlay - up the reds! direct cross-river service.

Royal Iris of the Mersey with white text overlay - up the reds! direct cross-river service.

πŸ† LFC Parade πŸ†

Heading into Liverpool to help the team celebrate their 20th Premier League title? We're running a direct cross-river service between Seacombe (Wallasey) and The Gerry Marsden (Pier Head) terminal from 12:20pm onwards.

Find out more here πŸ‘‰ merseyferries.co.uk/blog/other/lfc-parade/

16.05.2025 14:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Dazzle Ferry on the River Mersey with white text overlay reading - join us. LCRCA and Metro Mayor logos bottom left.

Dazzle Ferry on the River Mersey with white text overlay reading - join us. LCRCA and Metro Mayor logos bottom left.

Ahoy there! Fancy joining the world-famous Mersey Ferries as a Marine Apprentice?⛴️

We're looking for an enthusiastic individual who is excited about working in the maritime industry and who is ready to challenge themselves and get stuck in.

More infoπŸ‘‰ ow.ly/BrTf50VLhi3

02.05.2025 11:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸš‰ Liverpool Baltic Station – APPROVED! βœ…

Another milestone has been reached for the new Liverpool Baltic Station today, as planning permission was granted for the scheme by @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social

Work is set to get underway later this year.

Read more πŸ‘‰ ow.ly/o91S50VFz8I

22.04.2025 15:29 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of crowd at LFC stadium holding up 97 sign with black overlay. Text reads: Remembering the 97. LCR CA, Merseytravel and Metro Mayor logos.

Image of crowd at LFC stadium holding up 97 sign with black overlay. Text reads: Remembering the 97. LCR CA, Merseytravel and Metro Mayor logos.

Today we remember the 97 people who lost their lives as a result of the Hillsborough tragedy 36 years ago.

We also share our love and support for their families, the survivors and all those impacted.

15.04.2025 10:22 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Ferry on the River Mersey with the three graces in the background.

Ferry on the River Mersey with the three graces in the background.

Western Approaches interior

Western Approaches interior

Set sail on a 50-minute River Explorer Cruise on the iconic Mersey Ferry and explore a top-secret WW2 bunker at Western Approaches with our new combination ticket.

Find out more and book here πŸ‘‰ www.merseyferries.co.uk/tickets-and-pricing/river-cruise-western-approaches/

04.04.2025 14:47 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Great news for fans travelling to Everton Stadium on Sunday 23 March πŸ‘‡β›΄οΈ

14.03.2025 13:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Less than 2% of the world’s offshore workforce is female – Mersey Ferries is changing that! <p>It is hosting a recruitment open day to recognise International Women’s Day 2025 and find its first female Captain.</p>

πŸ“’ COME AND WORK WITH US!

In recognition of International Women's Day and to tackle the underrepresentation of female marine workers around the world, we are holding a recruitment day.

πŸ“… 15 March
πŸ“ Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal

Find out more πŸ‘‰ www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/less-th...

07.03.2025 14:57 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
New ferry outdoor seating.

New ferry outdoor seating.

New ferry indoor bar.

New ferry indoor bar.

New ferry indoor bar area.

New ferry indoor bar area.

New ferry exterior.

New ferry exterior.

⛴️ Take a tour of the new Royal Daffodil with our virtual reality πŸ‘‰ vtour.cloud/fedtx9/merse...

07.02.2025 13:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
View of Liverpool and the River Mersey from Wirral's promenade.

View of Liverpool and the River Mersey from Wirral's promenade.

A world-famous view 😍

05.02.2025 10:45 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
View of Liverpool's waterfront and the River Mersey from Seacombe terminal.

View of Liverpool's waterfront and the River Mersey from Seacombe terminal.

Happy Monday ✨

#FerryCrossTheMersey #VisitLiverpool

03.02.2025 11:59 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
One of the Liverpool city region's Class 777 trains waiting at the platform at Sandhills station in Liverpool

One of the Liverpool city region's Class 777 trains waiting at the platform at Sandhills station in Liverpool

πŸ“° Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has appointed one of the UK’s most respected transport leaders to review the rail industry’s winter weather planning, following this month’s severe disruption on the Merseyrail network.

Read more πŸ‘‰ www.merseytravel.gov.uk/news/mayor-a...

30.01.2025 17:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3