Construction on Liverpool Baltic station could begin next year
The project has taken a major step forward
Plans for a new Merseyrail station at in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle have taken a major step forward.
A planning application has been submitted for the ÂŁ100m project, with construction scheduled to begin next year.
Passenger benefits including step-free access from pavement to train, modern facilities, toilets and secure storage for cycling are all part of the plans.
As part of the scheme, highways works will connect the station to surrounding areas and integrate with the city’s expanding active travel network.
Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region said: “For decades there were no new stations built on our network, so this is another major milestone in the development of the expansion of rail services in our region.
"Liverpool Baltic Station isn’t just about improving connectivity – it’s about creating new opportunities, connecting our communities to jobs, education, and each other, and contributing to a healthier, greener Liverpool City Region."
Submission of the planning application follows significant support from a recent public consultation.
The 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.