Lower fares to compensate passengers for battery train troubles

Merseyrail Class 777 EMU at Headbolt station (Photo LCR  Combined Authority)

UK: Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced reduced weekend fares on Merseyrail’s Headbolt Lane line until September, as ‘a goodwill gesture to thank passengers for their patience’ during problems with the introduction of the subfleet of Stadler Class 777 electric multiple-units fitted with batteries.

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