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Radio Merseyside,31 Mar 2025,10 mins

When trains ran above Liverpool’s Docks

Hidden Merseyside

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Once soaring above Liverpool’s docks, the Overhead Railway was a world-first in electric transport. Nicknamed the "Dockers’ Umbrella," it revolutionised travel before its closure in 1956. Join us as we uncover its rise, impact, and ultimate downfall with expert Sharon Brown.

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