Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has approved a £96 million funding package to build the Liverpool Baltic station.
The station development is part of Liverpool City Region mayor Steve Rotheram’s ongoing work to improve rail access across the Liverpool City Region.
Funding approval will be followed by a planning application to be submitted in October.
Pending approvals from the Department for Transport, construction will begin next year, with the Mayor pledging to have the station open by 2027.
Investment will fund the new station, which will be located on Merseyrail’s Northern Line, as well as improvements to active travel and surrounding public spaces.
Public consultation showed overwhelming support for the project.
Plans for Liverpool Baltic include:
- Step-free access from the street to the train
- Passenger waiting facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Secure cycle parking
- Improved links to the area’s walking and cycling networks
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.
The development follows the completion of the £80 million Headbolt Lane station, which opened last year in Kirkby.
In July, Liverpool City Council announced a £55 million investment boost from Homes England towards the regeneration of the city’s northern dockland.
The scheme includes the establishment of a public park and infrastructure to accommodate approximately 2,350 new homes.
Mayor Steve Rotheram said: “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.
“Good public transport is a right that should be enjoyed by all, not just those living in London.”
Was this interesting? Suppliers named for £3.7bn Wessex Water AMP8 framework
If you have a tip or story idea that fits with our publication, please contact the news reporter miles@wavenews.co.uk
Get industry news in 5 minutes!
A daily email that makes industry news enjoyable. It’s completely free.
