£96 Million Funding Approved for New Liverpool Baltic Merseyrail Station

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has approved a £96 million funding package to support the construction of the new Liverpool Baltic Merseyrail station. This transformative investment signifies a major leap forward in enhancing the region’s transport infrastructure, further solidifying the city’s ambitions to improve connectivity and sustainability.

The new station will be strategically located on the Northern Line of the Merseyrail network, serving the thriving Baltic Triangle and Toxteth areas. As part of Mayor Steve Rotheram’s “Merseyrail for All” initiative, the station will play a key role in expanding the local rail network to communities that have historically been underserved.

Key features of the station include:

• Step-free access from the street to the train, ensuring inclusivity for all passengers.
• Modern passenger waiting facilities designed for comfort.
• Fully accessible toilet facilities.
• Secure cycle parking to encourage greener forms of travel.
• Enhanced connections to local walking and cycling networks.

With the financial backing now secured, the project is set to progress swiftly. A formal planning application is due to be submitted to Liverpool Council in October 2024. Once approvals are granted by the Department for Transport, construction is expected to begin in 2025, with the station targeted to open by the end of 2027.

This significant £96 million investment will be drawn from the £710 million City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS), which is dedicated to funding major transport projects across the Liverpool City Region.

The new Liverpool Baltic station will be pivotal in boosting connectivity for one of the region’s fastest-growing districts. By encouraging a shift towards public transport, it will help reduce car dependency and play a vital role in supporting the city’s environmental targets, including the ambitious goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2035.

The station is just one part of a broader plan to extend the Merseyrail network, with additional stations planned for Daresbury, Woodchurch, and Carr Mill in the near future.