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Location notes
Moorfields is one of the quietest stations on the underground part of the Merseyrail network.
It was built in the late 1970s and replaced the Lancashire and Yorkshire terminus nearby of Liverpool Exchange whilst enabling Northern Line trains to continue under the city to Garston.
It was built in the late 1970s and replaced the Lancashire and Yorkshire terminus nearby of Liverpool Exchange whilst enabling Northern Line trains to continue under the city to Garston.
Railway type and traffic
The line has a 5 minute frequency worked by class 507/508 EMUs.
Environment
The station is located within the office district so off-peak is largely only used by passengers changing between the Northern and Wirral lines. The Wirral Line is a single-track loop at this point and has a train every 5 minutes, the Northern line is double-track, in two separate tunnels, and also has a train every 5 minutes.
Road directions
It would be better to get the train into this location from one of the outer locations.
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Moorfields map co-ordinates
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Moorfields map co-ordinates
Parking
Parking is not recommended in the area due to the central location and parking restrictions.
Public transport
Most City Centre bus services pass down Dale Street on the way to Paradise Street Bus Station and the Pier Head.
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Amenities
There are toilets on the Northern Line Platforms but there is the usual City Centre range of facilities outside.
Sun Compass
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Streetmap links
Moorfields general view map
Moorfields close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Moorfields
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Googly map
Moorfields general view map
Moorfields close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
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Photographic notes
DO NOT use flashes on underground stations. It is highly distracting to the drivers and some underground stations use fire detection systems sensitive to lighting changes.
I have not tried using a tripod here, as with most underground stations I would imagine it would be frowned upon. It is possible however to take pictures by leaning on the advertising boards (though note they are at an angle!). A bit of a challenge.
I have not tried using a tripod here, as with most underground stations I would imagine it would be frowned upon. It is possible however to take pictures by leaning on the advertising boards (though note they are at an angle!). A bit of a challenge.
General views - All photographs © Mark Bearton unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - The platform
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This site has been created to assist railway photographers in their travels around the country. It is based on the personal knowledge and experience. No liability can be held against the web site or its contributions for incorrect information. Trainspots will endeavour to check all information and corrections will be accepted and posted accordingly.
Advice as to the locations general environment is given as a guide on each page. This information is a GUIDE only. ALWAYS be careful with your equipment, Trainspots can not be held responsible for your personal security. Avoid leaving your property on display for all to see, be aware of your surroundings at all times. There are, sadly, people who will not think twice about trying to steal your equipment.
Trainspots DOES NOT condone trespass and none of the information on this site should be taken as a right to trespass on either railway or private land. To the best of our knowledge all locations are publicly accessible areas, where they are not contact information will be given to the appropriate authority for permission to be obtained.
The content of this site is created and intended for all age ranges but the content of sites linked from this site are not subject to the same intentions. Trainspots will attempt to check links for validity but as time passes and the site grows this will not always be possible. Broken, or indeed updates to, links should be submitted to the editor for inclusion in the updates. All links external to the Trainspots site are opened in a new browser window. Trainspots has been running now for over 10 years and there are imitation sites and guides to railfotspots. But we are a free site and we continue on the path we started out on over a decade ago to provide a useful guide to UK Railway Photographic Locations.
