Northern line (Merseyrail)
The Northern line is one of two commuter rail routes operated by Merseyrail and centred on Merseyside, England, the other being the Wirral line. The cross-city route runs from Hunts Cross in south Liverpool then (by way of an underground section through Liverpool's city centre) branches in the north to terminate at Southport, Headbolt Lane (both Merseyside) and Ormskirk (Lancashire).
| Northern line | |||
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A Northern line Class 507 at Liverpool Central | |||
| Overview | |||
| Status | Operational | ||
| Owner | Network Rail | ||
| Locale | Liverpool North West England | ||
| Termini | |||
| Stations | 36 | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Commuter rail | ||
| System | National Rail | ||
| Operator(s) | Merseyrail | ||
| Depot(s) | Kirkdale TMD | ||
| Rolling stock | Class 777 Class 507 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Number of tracks | Two | ||
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge | ||
| Electrification | 750 V DC third rail | ||
| Operating speed | 60 mph (97 km/h) maximum | ||
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Passenger interchange to the Wirral line is available at Moorfields and Liverpool Central, and to the separately-owned City Line at Hunts Cross and Liverpool South Parkway. Liverpool South Parkway also allows interchange with regional and long-distance services, while connections to services operated by Northern Trains are possible at Headbolt Lane, Ormskirk and Southport.