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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 13, Issue 3 (June 1, 1938.)

A New Electrification Scheme

A New Electrification Scheme.

Early this year an interesting new electrification was opened by the L. M. & S. Railway, electric traction on the Wirral Section lines coming into operation on 14th March. The routes covered are those between Birkenhead Park, West Kirby and New Brighton, the total route mileage electrified amounting to a little over 10 miles. An important feature of the scheme was the introduction of through electric train services between both West Kirby and New Brighton and Liverpool (Central) Low Level, in conjunction with the Mersey Railway Company. With the introduction of electric train services in this busy area, the time-table has been entirely re-modelled, providing more frequent train services at regular intervals. Nineteen 3-car train sets of the most modern construction have been introduced by the L. M. & S., each seating 141 third-class and 40 first-class passengers. During peak hours, however, six-car trains are employed. Features of the new trains include the use of light high-tensile metals, and the provision of air-operated sliding doors to save time at stations. The electrification, which has been carried out under the Government Loan Guarantee Schemes, is on the third-rail system at 650 volts.