page_title: Liverpool–Wigan line
section_title: Services
hierarchical_section_title: Liverpool–Wigan line / Services
caption_attribution_description: English: Northern Rail Class 142, 142048, St. Helens Central railway station
context_page_description: The Liverpool–Wigan line is a railway line in the north-west of England, running between Liverpool Lime Street and Wigan North Western via St Helens Central station. The line is a part of the electrified Merseyrail Liverpool to Wigan City Line. The stations, and all trains serving it, are operated by Northern Trains, however the stations are branded Merseyrail using Merseyrail ticketing.
context_section_description: All services on this route are currently operated by Northern Trains.  From the new timetable changeover on 17 May 2015, electric service was introduced on the Liverpool to Wigan service using 4-Car Class 319 units. As of May 2018, Preston to Blackpool North electrification was completed and the service from Liverpool to Blackpool North is now also operated by Northern 4-Car Class 319 electric units.
caption: A Northern Rail Class 142 at St Helens Central, in December 2013
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