Merseyrail bids farewell to old Class 507 trains after nearly 50 years of service

Merseyrail's old Class 507 trains made their final journeys on November 3, ending nearly 50 years of service. Two units traveled from Southport to Hunts Cross, marking the conclusion of their time on the tracks. The Class 507 and 508 trains were introduced in 1978 and 1979, respectively, and were refurbished between 2002 and 2005. They are being replaced by new Class 777 models, which began rolling out last year. Most of the old trains will be scrapped, but the 507 001 model will be preserved. Regular services between Southport and Hunts Cross are currently suspended as Merseyrail prepares to introduce longer eight-carriage trains.