Plans for the £100m Liverpool Baltic station were given the green light after Liverpool City Council today approved plans for the new station.

Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said: “Planning permission was another major milestone for the Liverpool Baltic station scheme and I’m delighted we are now passed that and ready to get work underway!

“This is another step in our vision to build a fully integrated London-style transport system. We’re extending Merseyrail to more communities with future stations already planned in Daresbury, Woodchurch and Carr Mill.

“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. It’s not 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.”

Passengers can look forward to step-free access from pavement to train, modern facilities, toilets and secure cycle storage as the station will connect to the city’s expanding active travel network.

Improvements will also be made to highways and active travel links in the area around the station, along with enhancements to the public realm.

Work is set to begin on highways improvements at Liverpool Baltic station later this year before construction of the station begins in early 2026. The target date for the opening of the station is the end of 2027.