£100m Liverpool Baltic station given green light
Construction could start in early 2026
Plans for a new £100million Merseyrail station have officially been given the go ahead.
Councillors have given the green light to proposals for the new stop in the Baltic Triangle, which forms part of Mayor Steve Rotheram's vision to improve the public transport network across the Liverpool City Region.
That also includes plans for three more stations at Daresbury (Halton), Woodchurch (Wirral) and Carr Mill (St Helens).
Work is set to start on highways improvements at the station later this year, before construction gets underway in early 2026.
The aim is to have it open by the end of 2027.
Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said:
"Planning permission was another major milestone for the Liverpool Baltic station scheme and I'm delighted we are now passed that and ready to get work underway!
"This is another step in our vision to build a fully integrated London-style transport system. We’re extending Merseyrail to more communities with future stations already planned in Daresbury, Woodchurch and Carr Mill. I believe good quality public transport is a right, not a privilege.
"For decades there were no new stations built on our network, so this is another major milestone in the development of the expansion of rail services in our region. It's not just about improving connectivity – it’s about creating new opportunities, connecting our communities to jobs, education, and each other, and contributing to a healthier, greener Liverpool City Region.
"Investing almost £100 million at the heart of one of the UK’s most vibrant areas, will help to make this part of the city more accessible to all while easing congestion and helping us achieve our net-zero targets."