This new development builds on the success of the £80m Headbolt Lane Station, which opened last year in Kirkby. This station is served by pioneering battery-powered trains, which have brought about the first extension to the Merseyrail network in a generation, with further growth planned.
The £96m funding package will come from the £710m City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS), dedicated to major transport projects across Merseyside. Further funding for various active travel schemes will also be discussed at this month’s Combined Authority meeting, alongside ongoing improvements to active travel and surrounding public spaces, following support from a recent public consultation.
Due to its similarity to James Street Station in Central Liverpool, the station’s original name was changed to ‘Liverpool Baltic’ in 2022 after a public vote.
Set to be located on Merseyrail’s Northern Line, the Liverpool Baltic station will serve one of the city’s most popular residential districts, recently touted by Time Out Magazine as the UK’s ‘coolest neighbourhood’.
Plans for the station 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. These enhancements aim to encourage more people to choose public transport, supporting the region’s climate goals.
