Official Supporters
Our Official Supporters enjoy full involvement in the Capital of Culture programme of events with an outstanding rights and benefits package.
Northern Rail:
Northern Rail is the biggest train operator in Britain, providing 2,500 local and regional train services every day across the north of England, serving a population of nearly 15m. We are now carrying 78.5 million passengers a year, 23% more than when we started our franchise in December 2004.
Jamie Ross, Area Director, Northern Rail said: "As the UK's largest train operator we are delighted to be an official supporter of Liverpool Capital of Culture."
Recent Northern honours
Rail Business of the Year and Train Operator of the Year - HSBC Rail Business Awards 2007
Public Transport Operator of the Year - National Transport Awards 2007
Winners - Example of Excellence in Rural Action, Business in the Community Awards 2007
Overall Winners - Community Rail Awards 2007
Merseyrail
Merseyrail, the main provider of rail services on Merseyside, is an Official Supporter of Liverpool during the European Capital of Culture year. Special events and their locations will be advertised on our trains and stations. With 100,000 passengers per weekday and a network that covers all locations throughout Merseyside where European Capital of Culture events take place, Merseyrail plays a vital role in transporting residents and visitors to places to be a part of the exciting events taking place in Liverpool in 2008. For further information or to plan your journey, please visit our website at www.merseyrail.org.
TransPennine Express:
Liverpool this way.
TransPennine Express, which offers fast, frequent train services in northern England and Scotland, is proud to be an official supporter of Liverpool, European Capital of Culture 2008.
There are over 20 million passenger journeys on our services every year. We currently operate 15 trains each way on weekdays and Saturdays between Liverpool and a wide range of destinations across the north of England.
Through our support and commitment to the 2008 celebrations First TransPennine Express are offering fares to Liverpool from as little as £8 one way. Put a train ride to Liverpool firmly on your 2008 agenda and buy your tickets online at www.tpexpress.co.uk
