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Merseyrail Encourages Train Travel to BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool

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Music fans heading to BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool are being encouraged to use the train to travel to the festival, which takes place in Sefton Park from Friday, May 23, until Sunday, May 25. The event features a star-studded line-up, including Sam Fender, Jade, Sugababes, and Natasha Bedingfield. To accommodate the increased number of customers, Merseyrail will run regular services throughout the weekend, with additional capacity in place to help customers travel to and from the event. The nearest stop on the Merseyrail network is St Michaels station, which is a short walk from Sefton Park.

Key Takeaways:

  • Merseyrail is encouraging train travel to BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool, with regular services running throughout the weekend.
  • The event takes place in Sefton Park from Friday, May 23, until Sunday, May 25.
  • A star-studded line-up includes Sam Fender, Jade, Sugababes, Lola Young, Myles Smith, Natasha Bedingfield, Biffy Clyro, James Hype, and Tom Grennan.
  • The nearest stop on the Merseyrail network is St Michaels station, just a short walk from Sefton Park.
  • Additional services will be in operation after the event each day to help customers travel to and from the event.
  • Festival goers are advised to check last train times in advance to ensure a smooth journey home, with the last train from St Michaels station to Liverpool Central at 11:47pm.
  • Customers are encouraged to allow extra time for their journeys and to buy tickets in advance from any staffed Merseyrail station to avoid queues on the day.

Statistics:

  • The event takes place in Sefton Park from May 23-25.
  • A total of two days' worth of tickets are now completely sold out, with the only option available being Friday, May 23.
  • Merseyrail will run regular services throughout the weekend, with additional capacity in place.
  • The nearest stop on the Merseyrail network is St Michaels station, just a short walk from Sefton Park.
  • The last train from St Michaels station to Liverpool Central is at 11:47pm, while the last train to Hunts Cross is at 11:19pm.

Sources:

  • Merseyrail (organization)
  • BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend (event)
  • Get images from: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images (Gareth Cattermole)

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