Until 2006, when a new wheel lathe was installed at Merseyrail's Kirkdale depot, Merseyrail's Class 507 and 508 electric multiple units were regularly sent to Allerton for wheel turning, being transferred via the crossover at Hunts Cross.
Prior to 2006, when a new wheel lathe was installed at Kirkdale depot, Merseyrail's Class 507 and 508 electric multiple units were transported to Allerton for wheel maintenance via Hunts Cross crossover.