[3] The removal of the problematic tidal basin only took place after World War II, following a complete rebuild.

The short branch line from Atlantic Junction, just west of Kirkdale railway station, into the dock was closed on 12 September 1982.

[5] The Route Utilisation Strategy states that there should be no building on the short path of the old track in case it requires reinstating.

From 1893, passenger services were also provided by the Liverpool Overhead Railway via Canada Dock (LOR) station until 1956.

Canada Dock remains in use, handling general bulk cargoes and as a site for scrap metal processing and storage.