MTL (train operator)
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| Franchise(s): | MTL 1997 – 1999 |
| Main region(s): | Merseyside |
| Other region(s): | Lancashire,Cheshire,Wirral |
| Fleet size: | ? |
| Stations: | ? |
| Parent company: | MTL Holdings |
| Web site: | [http:// ] |
MTL (Rail), a subsidiary of MTL Holdings was the Merseyside-based operator which was awarded two major rail franchises on January 19, 1997 to operate rail networks in Merseyside and the North-East, England. The business divisions were known as Merseyrail Electrics and Northern Spirit (inc. Transpennine Express). Approximately 2500 staff worked within the rail division.
Rail operations on the two franchises, passed to Arriva Trains in 1999. They became Arriva Trains Merseyside and Arriva Trains Northern (inc. Transpennine Express).
| Preceded by Regional Railways As part of British Rail |
Operator of MTL franchise 1997-1999 |
Succeeded by Arriva Trains Merseyside |
| Defunct train operating companies: | |
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| InterCity: | Anglia Railways - Great Western Trains |
| London & South East: | Connex South Central - Connex South Eastern - First Great Eastern - First Great Western Link South Eastern Trains - Thames Trains - Thameslink - wagn |
| Regional/National: | Arriva Trains Merseyside - Arriva Trains Northern - First North Western - MTL - North Western Trains Northern Spirit - ScotRail - Valley Lines - Wales and Borders - Wales and West - Wessex Trains |
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