£96m plans for Liverpool Baltic Station on track for approval by combined authority
Plans for a new £96m rail station in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle are on course for approval.
The funding package will be recommended for approval at next Friday’s (September 20) Combined Authority meeting, paving the way for a planning application to be submitted to Liverpool City Council in October. Pending approvals from the Department for Transport, construction will begin next year, with Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram, pledging to have the station open by 2027.
The investment will fund the new station, alongside improvements to active travel and surrounding public spaces, following significant support from a recent public consultation.
The Liverpool Baltic station, set to be located on Merseyrail’s Northern Line, will serve one of the city’s most dynamic districts, recently named the 11th coolest neighbourhood in the world by Time Out magazine.
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.
Steve 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.
“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.”
He added: “We’re investing nearly £100m 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. Good public transport is a right that should be enjoyed by all, not just those living in London.”
The development builds on the success of the £80m Headbolt Lane station, which opened last year in Kirkby. This station is served by pioneering battery-powered trains which have brought about the first extension to the Merseyrail network in a generation, with further growth planned.
However, teething problems with the battery technology has led to a raft of tran cancellations on the line, to the ire of passengers, and a public rebuke from the Mayor for Swiss train manufacturer, Stadler.
The £96m required for the Baltic station will come from the £710m City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS), dedicated to major transport projects across the city region. Alongside this, funding for various active travel schemes will also be discussed at this month’s Combined Authority meeting.
