Liverpool Baltic station update as £96m to be signed off to fund plans

A package of almost £100m is to be signed off to fund the construction of the new Liverpool Baltic Merseyrail station. Members of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority will be asked to approve the cash injection when they meet next week.

Redevelopment of the long unused stop on the edge of the city centre was announced in 2022 with Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram aiming to get passengers on track by 2027. It is now thought the station, which will be located on the northern line, will be opened closer to the end of that year.

Should the £96m funding package be agreed by leaders next Friday, a formal planning application could be submitted to Liverpool Council next month. Pending approvals from the Department for Transport, construction will begin next year.

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Mr Rotheram said: “I’ve always said that a world-class transport network is key to unlocking the full potential of our region – and that’s exactly what we’re building. This new station at Liverpool Baltic is just another step on the journey towards making our Merseyrail system bigger, better, and more accessible for everyone.

“People here are passionate about their communities, and I’m really proud to see the overwhelming support this project has seen, which reflects just how much of a difference it’s going to make. It’s about more than just getting from A to B – it’s about connecting people with jobs, education, and each other while cutting down on car journeys to help us hit our net-zero targets.

“We’re investing nearly £100 million into a station that’s going to change the face of one of the coolest, most vibrant areas in the country – and we’re not stopping there. We’ve got plans for three more stations in Daresbury, Woodchurch, and Carr Mill.”

The investment will fund the new station, alongside improvements to active travel and surrounding public spaces, following significant support from a public consultation. Plans for Liverpool Baltic include step-free access from the street to the train, passenger waiting facilities, accessible toilets, secure cycle parking, and improved links to the area’s walking and cycling networks.

These enhancements aim to encourage more people to choose public transport, supporting the region’s climate goals. The £96 million required for the station will come from the £710 million City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS), dedicated to major transport projects across the city region.