Road, Rail & Access Issues

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Trans Pennine Express are back serving Liverpool South Parkway, which improves access for rail passenger from the east. That's when the rail operator gets its act together !

Today sees the return of TransPennine Express services to and from Liverpool South Parkway, giving direct rail access from Cleethorpes and various towns and cities en route to the airport.

 

[Silvercity]

TFW are introducing a new timetable from May. This will offer a direct hourly service between Llandudno and Liverpool Lime Street Station, with some trains in peaks operating from / to Wrexham. All will call at Liverpool South Parkway enabling passengers to reach LJLA much easier from Wales without the need to change at Chester. They will operate with new class 197 stock

 

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How getting to Liverpool Airport from Shropshire by train is about to get a lot easier

Getting a flight for Shropshire travellers may soon be easier thanks to the return of hourly trains to Liverpool Airport.

www.shropshirestar.com

This service has been delayed and delayed since Covid to returning back to its full serivce. At last its back.

 

[Silvercity]

The TFW service from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway ( for the airport) has at last returned to hourly.

From Monday: Chester - Liverpool services will double​

09/02/2024 in Network
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Transport for Wales (TfW) is to reintroduce hourly rail services between Chester and Liverpool via Runcorn, Helsby and Frodsham from Monday, February 12.
Planned services will increase from 15 to 30 a day (15 in each direction) served by TfW's recently-introduced Class 197 diesel multiple units, built by manufacturer CAF at its factory in Newport South Wales, as part of an ongoing £800m transformation of the network.
Services on this route via Runcorn, Helsby and Frodsham were first launched in 2019 connecting Liverpool John Lennon Airport via the station call at Liverpool South Parkway.
Welsh Deputy Minister for Climate Change with responsibility for Transport, Lee Waters, said that the modern comfortable trains should "encourage more people to leave the car at home and let the train take the strain."

• Author: RAIL magazine

 

[Silvercity]

I don't have any sympathy with this Taxi, I know where he has gone, it is not a drop off area as clearly displayed. There is a free car park, just a little further on, I think he just thought he was being clever.

Delta driver fuming after being fined £100 at Liverpool Airport

Liverpool John Lennon Airport states taxi drivers are not allowed to drop off in certain areas

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

 

[lfc84]

I would suggest that the sign on the right is easily missed if you are an infrequent visitor to the airport. As you drive into the car park I feel the sign should be on the left.

However, that said, I would have thought a taxi driver would be more clued up and aware that the free car park is next to the car rental car park.

Furthermore, the rental offices are not located in the car rental car park. The car rental office to collect keys is located on the ground floor of the multi storey car park (underneath the Hampton). So if the passenger requested to be dropped off at the car rental car park they've actually contributed to the problem by not following the pick up instructions.

 

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Proposals to improve public transport access to Liverpool Airport, put forward by Mayor .

Metro Mayor pledges ‘trackless tram’ service for airport and football grounds​

Belfast Glider Tram (Belfast Dept for Infrastructure)
Transport
April 03 2024

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Liverpool City Region Mayor, Steve Rotheram, has pledged to introduce a ‘Glider Tram’ system, if he is re-elected Metro Mayor this May.

He announced his plan as part of his campaign, saying the trackless system – similar to a version currently in operation in Belfast – would serve the city centre, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA), and the city’s two football grounds at Anfield, and Bramley Moore-Dock.

In a Tweet, he said: “To help improve connectivity, I’ll introduce bus rapid transit similar to the Belfast Glider.

“I will introduce bus rapid transit between Liverpool City Centre and Liverpool John Lennon Airport – and to both Anfield and Bramley Moore by 2028.”

The Belfast Glider runs without the need for tram tracks and was first launched in 2018.

It runs two separate routes, totalling 15.2 miles in length and uses dedicated bus lanes and mixed traffic lanes.

The total cost of the scheme was around £100m.

The overall vision of the Belfast scheme was to develop a rapid transit system which would provide “a customer-focused, high quality integrated public transport system, which is sustainable, provides good value for money, enhances competitiveness, helps sustain economic growth, promotes regional development and contributes to social inclusion”.

Liverpool had planned to create a tram link between the city centre and LJLA more than 30 years ago, but the Merseytravel scheme, like previous others, never materialised.


( from Business Desk )

 

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Proposals to improve public transport access to Liverpool Airport, put forward by Mayor .

Metro Mayor pledges ‘trackless tram’ service for airport and football grounds​

Belfast Glider Tram (Belfast Dept for Infrastructure)
Transport
April 03 2024

• Neil Hodgson

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Liverpool City Region Mayor, Steve Rotheram, has pledged to introduce a ‘Glider Tram’ system, if he is re-elected Metro Mayor this May.

He announced his plan as part of his campaign, saying the trackless system – similar to a version currently in operation in Belfast – would serve the city centre, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA), and the city’s two football grounds at Anfield, and Bramley Moore-Dock.

In a Tweet, he said: “To help improve connectivity, I’ll introduce bus rapid transit similar to the Belfast Glider.

“I will introduce bus rapid transit between Liverpool City Centre and Liverpool John Lennon Airport – and to both Anfield and Bramley Moore by 2028.”

The Belfast Glider runs without the need for tram tracks and was first launched in 2018.

It runs two separate routes, totalling 15.2 miles in length and uses dedicated bus lanes and mixed traffic lanes.

The total cost of the scheme was around £100m.

The overall vision of the Belfast scheme was to develop a rapid transit system which would provide “a customer-focused, high quality integrated public transport system, which is sustainable, provides good value for money, enhances competitiveness, helps sustain economic growth, promotes regional development and contributes to social inclusion”.

Liverpool had planned to create a tram link between the city centre and LJLA more than 30 years ago, but the Merseytravel scheme, like previous others, never materialised.


( from Business Desk )

Is that what we "oldies" would call a trolley bus?

 

[Silvercity]

Is that what we "oldies" would call a trolley bus?

I suppose it could be, its electric . I would have loved to have gone on a trolley bus. To think we had all that back then and trams, and ditched it all for buses with fumes.

 

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Steve Rotheram the Liverpool Metro Mayor, has been getting quite a bit of flack, because of his lack lustre support to improve transportation to Liverpool Airport. Yet he is endorsing the proposed NPR route from Liverpool to Manchester via a very expensive tunnelling option to stop at Manchester Airport , which already has rail. This route will make rail travel between Liverpool and Manchester no faster than it is now.

£17bn new rail line 'not like HS2' that may boost one major UK city over another

Leaders have vowed that this major rail project 'is going to happen' and is 'history' being made - but some locals think they're being short changed.

www.express.co.uk

The controversy has now hit the national press.

 

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Liverpool City Region bus franchising completion brought forward - routeone

Rollout of bus franchising in the Liverpool City Region will be accelerated by a year and completed by the end of 2027.

www.route-one.net

Some news within the article regarding transportation links to the airport.

 

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I'm not an expert on bus services serving the airport, but I've.learn route 86 from September will terminate at the airport, rather than where it does now in the locality. Apparently this will give a bus departure from the terminal every 7 mins. The 86 goes to the city centre, but a different route to the 500 Airport- City centre route.
#bustravelliverpoolairport #LPLPublicTransport

 

[lfc84]

I'm not an expert on bus services serving the airport, but I've.learn route 86 from September will terminate at the airport, rather than where it does now in the locality. Apparently this will give a bus departure from the terminal every 7 mins. The 86 goes to the city centre, but a different route to the 500 Airport- City centre route.
#bustravelliverpoolairport

The two pdfs on this website give full details

Bus 86 timetables

View the timetable for the 86 bus from Liverpool ONE Bus Station to Church Road including bus times and days of operation.

www.merseytravel.gov.uk

 

[Silvercity]

A new transit system is being proposed to link the airport with the city. It's know as a Glider or Trackless Tram, it's.on loan from Belfast and apparently will be station outside the terminal for people to look it over.

If done right this could make a real difference to passengers travelling to the airport,.it would need it's on segregated route to speed it along. I expect the route to city would encompass Liverpool South Parkway Station,.for onward rail connections. I will write more once I learn more.
#Glider #tracklesstram #merseytravel

 

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The Glider / Trackless Tram is now in the press. There is an article with some more detailed in the @independent newspaper for example

Apparently it holds 30 % more passengers than a double decker plus embarking and disembarking is faster with 3 sets of doors.
#Glider #tracklesstram #airporttransport #LiverpoolJohnLennon

 

[lfc84]

The Glider / Trackless Tram is now in the press. There is an article with some more detailed in the @independent newspaper for example

Apparently it holds 30 % more passengers than a double decker plus embarking and disembarking is faster with 3 sets of doors.
#Glider #tracklesstram #airporttransport #LiverpoolJohnLennon

capacity is 105 on the 2 sets.

Istanbul has a similar longer vehicle which is around 280

Belfast Rapid Transit - Glider - Background

Glider is the brand name for the Department for Infrastructure's Belfast Rapid Transit (BRT) system which came into operation in West Belfast, East Belfast and the Titanic Quarter in September 2018.

www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk

 

[Silvercity]

Here is some quotes from the Metro Mayor


The gliders’ anticipated introduction is part of the city mayor Steve Rotheram’s pledge to deliver new rapid transport links to their aries, Liverpool FC’s Anfield Stadium, Everton’s new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium and the city’s John Lennon Airport by 2028 when the Euros will be hosted by the UK and Ireland.

The mayor said he hopes to build a “London-style transport system,” with the glider intending to make trips to the airport and the football faster and more efficient.

“Millions of people pass through John Lennon Airport, many of them on their way to Anfield and, in future, to Bramley Moore. But one of the things people

Here is some quotes from the Metro Mayor


The gliders’ anticipated introduction is part of the city mayor Steve Rotheram’s pledge to deliver new rapid transport links to their aries, Liverpool FC’s Anfield Stadium, Everton’s new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium and the city’s John Lennon Airport by 2028 when the Euros will be hosted by the UK and Ireland.

The mayor said he hopes to build a “London-style transport system,” with the glider intending to make trips to the airport and the football faster and more efficient.

“Millions of people pass through John Lennon Airport, many of them on their way to Anfield and, in future, to Bramley Moore. "

( from @independent)
#Glider #tracklesstram#Glider#tracklesstram

#Glider2c#tracklesstram#Glider#tracklesstramissue at present, is to get some sort of service in the small hours with flights now landing well past midnight and the first wave starts before 6am . Hopefully that will be a development soon, to help passengers and staff.

 

[Silvercity]

Liverpool Airport Creates Parking Peace of Mind​

Liverpool John Lennon Airport earns top industry accreditation, giving travellers peace of mind when booking official Meet & Greet parking.​

Friday, February 21, 2025 9:22 AM

Liverpool John Lennon Airport has been accredited by the Accredited Airport Parking Provider (AAPP) scheme, reinforcing its commitment to providing a safe, secure, and high-quality parking experience for its customers. This accreditation assures travellers that the Airport’s Meet & Greet parking service meets rigorous industry standards, giving them confidence when choosing the official on-site operator.
The AAPP scheme, launched in 2024 by The International Parking Community (IPC), sets strict standards for airport parking services, ensuring consumer protection and enhanced service quality. Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s accreditation highlights its dedication to vehicle safety, security, and customer service, differentiating it from any unregulated off-site operations in the surrounding area.

Benefits for Motorists​

By choosing an AAPP-accredited provider like Liverpool John Lennon Airport, travellers benefit from:

• Strict Standards and Audits: Parking providers must adhere to a stringent set of standards and undergo regular audits to ensure compliance.
• Enhanced Consumer Protection: The scheme ensures a high level of service and safeguards against financial losses, compromised safety, and potential vehicle damage caused by rogue traders.
• Consumer Peace of Mind: Motorists can now trust accredited providers, identifiable through an official AAPP badge, guaranteeing the highest level of service. Accredited providers can also be easily found via the website www.aapp.uk
• Complaints Procedure: Should issues arise, the scheme offers a clear complaints process, with an escalation path to the IPC for unresolved cases.
• Consumer Education: A consumer awareness campaign will be rolled out by the IPC to help consumers identify and avoid rogue traders. This will include certified provider listings, social media campaigns, and collaborations with airports nationwide.

Quotes​

Will Hurley, CEO of the IPC, commented on the initiative: "The AAPP scheme is designed to give consumers peace of mind when booking airport parking. We are delighted that Liverpool John Lennon Airport has achieved accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to the highest industry standards”
Lucy O’Shaughnessy, Commercial Director of Liverpool John Lennon Airport said, “As the only official onsite Meet and Greet parking provider its really important for us to demonstrate to customers the measures we have in place through the AAPP scheme, in order to give them the peace of mind regarding the care we provide for the safety and security of their vehicle whilst parked on site with us.”
To book Meet and Greet Parking at Liverpool John Lennon Airport visit www.liverpoolairport.com
AAPP Website: www.aapp.uk
For further information or bespoke quotes, please contact:
Robin Tudor
Head of PR and Communications
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
07710 328554
Cat Smith
Social Media and Communications
The International Parking Community
07921 361356

 

[Silvercity]

This BBC article mentions transport improvement for Liverpool Airport, will be interesting to.see what it is.

#LiverpoolJohnLennon

Rachel Reeves announces £15bn for transport projects - BBC News

Money will be spent on tram, train and bus projects in England across the Midlands, North and West Country.

www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org

 

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It’s a go for glider buses amid £1.6bn cash injection - Liverpool Business News

Government to inject £1.6bn into transport projects in Liverpool city region including ‘Glider’ buses that will operate ‘rapid transport routes’ to the city's two football stadiums and Liverpool Airport

lbndaily.co.uk

Happy to see any improvement for passengers to reach the airport by public transport. Id like to see more details, they call it a rapid transit, which to me has be some sort of segregated lane for the glider. If not it will just be stuck in the same traffic as a regular bus. Wait and see what develops here.

#Glider
#LiverpoolJohnLennon