Plans have been approved today for the new £100m Liverpool Baltic station.

Liverpool City Council approved the plans, which aim to compliment existing rail plans and plans for three new stations at Daresbury, Woodchurch and Carr Mill.

Work is set to begin on highway improvements later this year before station construction begins in 2026.

It is planned for the station, which will be on Merseyrail‘s Northern Line, to be open by the end of 2027.

The station will feature step-free access, modern toilets, and a secure cycle storage area.

“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. I believe good quality public transport is a right, not a privilege.

“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.

“Investing almost £100 million at the heart of one of the UK’s most vibrant areas, will help to make this part of the city more accessible to all while easing congestion and helping us achieve our net-zero targets.”

Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region