AD FEATURE: Why getting the train is the smarter way to commute this autumn

Frequent, fast and affordable, Merseyrail trains offer the perfect travel solution for your work commute

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September is here, and it’s a great time for people all over the Liverpool City Region to embrace a fresh start after summer. As many look to improve their daily habits, it makes sense to commute smarter too. Travelling by train is an excellent way to achieve this.

With Merseyrail’s fast and frequent services, residents can enjoy a more efficient and hassle-free commute. Not only that, but train travel boasts a vast array of benefits: it’s cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and could even boost your mental wellbeing. So read on to discover how commuting by train can benefit your work and home life.



Make the pounds travel further Merseyrail trains are a cost-effective way to travel quickly and efficiently across the region. They offer a range of low-cost fares, including Day Saver Tickets providing unlimited off-peak travel across the network or Season Tickets , offering savings on weekly, monthly, or yearly tickets. Not only that, their weekly and monthly Railpass helps you save money on work and play with the passes covering both weekday and weekend leisure travel, with no evening peak.

With the cost of fuel rising year on year, why not save money on fuel costs and parking, and take advantage of affordable travel solutions? To find out more about commuter train options and prices, visit www.merseyrail.org/Commute Avoid the traffic, keep on track By using Merseyrail trains, commuters won’t run the risk of getting stuck in traffic, arriving to their workplace hassle-free.

If you're on the hunt for a hassle-free approach to getting to work, with frequent arrival and departure times, then get ahead with your commute and plan your journey online at merseyrail.org Go green this autumn It's no secret that global warming is increasingly wreaking havoc on communities all over the world. With unusual weather patterns and unprecedented effects from changing temperatures occurring globally each year, all of us must take action to reduce our carbon footprint and minimize our impact on the planet.

Rail transport is reported to be one of the most environment-friendly ways to travel. If you want to be more eco-friendly, then committing to using the train for your daily commute is a great place to start. Modern trains Getting the train instead of driving to work is the perfect excuse to let someone else do all the work and take some time back for yourself.

Merseyrail’s new fleet of 777 trains offers commuters a pleasurable experience with their comfortable, spacious seating and wide aisles. Plus, there are numerous USB and phone charging points so you can make sure your devices are charged for the day or evening ahead. All you need to do is sit back and relax as you glide towards your destination.

You could read a good book, listen to your favourite music, meditate, or use the regained time to inject yourself with positivity to start the day. Easy to access With Merseyrail trains running to a whopping 69 stations across the network, it has never been easier to access train travel every day. Selected Merseyrail stations offer free car parking for rail users and 64 stations are staffed from the start to the end of service should passengers have any queries.

Each station ensures it offers easy access via bus, bike, or car so that passengers can get to the platform efficiently and with minimal stress. With a free mobile app available for download on both mobile devices and Apple Alexa, you can quickly access personalised journey times and real-time updates, making it super easy to plan your commute. Commute smarter To plan your journey and find the cheapest tickets for your commute to work online, go to www.

merseyrail.org/tickets-passes or to find out more about commuter travel options, visit merseyrail.org/Commute.