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Merseyrail stations change names to celebrate Eurovision

This week has seen Eurovision fever conquering the [1] City Region, and now even the [2] network map has had a fabulous makeover.

To celebrate the Eurovision Song Contest, [3] has produced a special edition of its iconic network map by renaming its stations to suitably pun-tastic alterations.

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Merseyrail’s special Eurovision Map. // Credit: Al Stirling Creative

Passengers can now get themselves into the Eurovision mood by boarding at Brotherhood of [4], changing at Ooh Ah – A Little Bit [5], before heading up to Boom-Bang-A-Bank-Hall via Sand-y Shaw -Hills.

The special edition map is sure to be a favourite hit with fans of Eurovision and can be picked up free of charge from all 4 MtoGo stores at [6], [7], [8], and [9] as a souvenir of the big event.

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Team Bee Gees at [10]. // Credit: Al Stirling Creative

Since Eurovision started last weekend, Merseyrail has created a range of entertainment and fun, helping to contribute to the amazing party atmosphere throughout [11].

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Sound of the Underground // Credit: Al Stirling Creative

At Liverpool Central, a special Eurovision stage has been installed where live acts perform for passengers passing through the network’s busiest station. Earlier this week Elton Wrong, Team Bee Gees and DJ Booth performed, whilst today and tomorrow the Over the Water Choir and Liverpool Rock Choir will provide the entertainment.

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Team Bee Gees // Credit: Al Stirling Creative

Eurovision presenters Julia Sanina, Rylan, and Graham Norton have even been making station and train announcements.

Suzanne Grant, Commercial Director of Merseyrail, said: “We’ve had a lot of fun creating our Eurovision network map. I’m sure passengers and Eurovision fanatics will enjoy the word play – and maybe even think up some that we have missed!

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Elton Wong on the big stage. // Credit: Al Stirling Creative

“The whole Eurovision week has been fantastic for the city region, and everyone at Merseyrail will be working hard to ensure everyone can travel safely and swiftly – especially on Saturday, the day of The Grand Final.

“All day Saturday Merseyrail trains will run to a 20-minute frequency on all parts of the network until the evening service when the usual 30-minute timetable will operate. This is with the exception of the [12] line which will run to a 30-minute frequency throughout.

“Please remember that all Wirral line trains will start and terminate at Liverpool Central in the city centre, while [13], [14], [15] and [16] line trains will start and terminate at [17] in the city centre. [18] and Lime Street low level stations will also be closed all day on Saturday.

“We’ll have late-night trains running into the early hours of Sunday morning too. So please check before you travel and give yourself plenty of time.”

References

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