Wirral Metro

The Wirral Metro was a regional rail service in Wirral, England, operated mainly in the 1990s and early 2000s. It linked Birkenhead, Port Sunlight, and other areas, providing an urban transit option. Designed to improve local transportation, the service used electric trains on existing railway lines, and was branded separately from mainline services to encourage commuter use. Over time, the name and branding were phased out as part of broader transportation reforms, but the route remains vital for connecting communities within Wirral. The Wirral Metro exemplifies efforts to create efficient, local rail services for urban and suburban areas.