Merseyrail is getting on board with Eurovision after releasing its own song ‘Train of Love‘ and a colourful music video, hoping to get passengers and colleagues’ feet tapping across its stations and onboard trains during the iconic song contest.

Media and creative content designer Al Stirling wrote and produced the catchy number, which also promotes train services!

Suzanne Grant, Merseyrail’s Commercial Director, said:“In the spirit of Eurovision, we’re hoping that Train of Love will help to play a part in uniting people across the Merseyrail network through music.”

“Creating the song and the video has certainly made us smile and we’re hoping to see people from across the city region recreating the Train of Love dance moves during the Eurovision Festival.”

“To help people enjoy as much of the Eurovision festivities as possible, we’re running late night trains on Sunday 7 and Saturday 13 May, so to quote our song, Get on the Train of Love!”

Producer Al Stirling said:“People are really getting into the joyful spirit of Eurovision, and it’s great that Merseyrail is joining in with the fantastic celebrations we are seeing across the city. Liverpool knows how to throw a party, and the Merseyrail stations and trains will be making sure everyone gets in the mood.”

The video features staff and passengers dancing at stations and onboard trains with some passengers actually sending their own footage of them dancing to the disco-inspired tune at home. The song will be launched via social media and music streaming services.

Merseyrail is operating late services for the Eurovision Welcome event on Sunday the 7th of May through to the early hours of the morning on Monday the 8th of May.

The Eurovision Grand Final on Saturday will also see Merseyrail operate late services, which will continue into the early hours of Sunday the 14th of May. The last of the rail operator’s services leaving central Liverpool will be after 2am.

To find out more about Merseyrails services and times for Eurovision, please click here.

During the musical event, the rail operating will also host several acts at Liverpool Central station during the week and will support charity collection for Ukraine and will provide spaces for virtual performances from Ukranian buskers. QR codes will also be available for those visiting the station to learn more about the musician’s stories and to donate to the supported charity with all funds going directly to Supplies for Ukraine C.I.C.

Al Stirling also said:“It’s going to be a fantastic week for Liverpool and Ukraine–and even better if everyone gets on board the Train of Love.”