A CAMPAIGN is under way to raise the profile of Edge Hill – the world’s oldest working railway station.

A working party to explore the potential of the station as a tourist attraction has been set up by Merseytravel with the support of all three political parties and the rail companies serving the station.

Representatives from the National Rail Museum in York are to be invited to discuss further developments.

Merseytravel chair, Cllr Mark Dowd, said: “Millions pass through Edge Hill every year but only a percentage have any knowledge of, or give a thought to its history.

“This station is a jewel in the heritage of our region and needs to be recognised.

“Initially, perhaps, this recognition could be in the form of a banner proclaiming the facts and raising awareness of the importance of Edge Hill.”

He added: “Tourism is an important industry on Merseyside and Merseytravel‘s own contribution is in the region of £34m a year with the equivalent of more than 700 full-time jobs.

“Edge Hill station has the potential to help us increase our tourism offer to visitors.”