People will be fined for taking this item on Merseyrail trains and stations

Need to knowThe ban will come into effect from January 1, 202706:30, 15 Jul 2026From January, fines will be handed out for those travelling with an e-bike(Image: Andrew Teebay/Liverpool Echo)Everything you need to know as Merseyrail makes new change to networkElectronic bikes are set to be banned on the Merseyrail network over fire concerns. Following a detailed safety review, the regional rail operator has confirmed it will enforce the ban from January 1 next year.While fires involving e-bikes are rare, they can happen very quickly and with little warning. In railway environments, particularly stations, tunnels and trains, the consequences of a battery fire could have serious consequences. Merseyrail’s safety review highlighted the challenges of responding to a lithium-ion battery fire.Th