New Liverpool Baltic station set for £96m funding

A £96m package to fund the construction of the new Liverpool Baltic railway station is set to be signed off next week.

The redevelopment of the unused station, on the Merseyrail Northern Line, was first announced in 2022.

Members of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority will be asked to approve the cash injection when they meet next week and a formal planning application could be submitted to Liverpool City Council next month.

Pending approvals from the Department for Transport, construction could begin next year.

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram had hoped the new station would be open by 2027, but it is now thought it will open nearer the end of 2027.

Mr Rotheram said "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," he said.

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.

The enhancements aim to encourage more people to choose public transport, supporting the region’s climate goals.

The £96m required for the station will come from the £710m City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS), dedicated to major transport projects across the city region.

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