Daily Archives: Mar 12, 2026

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Tap-and-go capped fares launch across Liverpool transport network

Source: https://www.merseyrail.org/tickets-passes/tap-and-go/ Liverpool’s tap‑and‑go capped fares are changing how people move across the city. After years of watching London’s contactless success, Liverpool is now implementing its own version—bridging convenience, affordability, and data‑driven fare management. In my 15 years working across transport and smart‑ticketing initiatives, I’ve seen too many projects over‑promise...
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Liverpool bus franchising plans move a step closer forward

Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-60618922 Liverpool’s bus franchising plans move a step closer forward this month, marking a pivotal moment in reshaping the city’s transport system. Having advised local authorities and transport providers for over 15 years, I’ve seen how policy shifts like this can either drive sustainable growth or collapse under politics...
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Merseyrail battery trains extend service around Liverpool

Source: https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/rail-history-made-yet-again-as-mayor-hails-the-launch-of-the-uks-first-battery-powered-trains-in-the-liverpool-city-region In my 15 years working with regional transport and infrastructure teams, I’ve learned one truth: mobility innovation never happens in isolation. The expansion of Merseyrail battery trains around Liverpool isn’t just a tech upgrade—it’s a shift in the region’s economic rhythm. What we’re seeing today echoes the same...