Planning permssion has been granted for a new £100 million station in Liverpool.

The new station, Liverpool Baltic, is expected to stimulate further development in Liverpool’s growing Baltic Triangle district.

Work is set to begin on highways improvements at the site of the new station later this year, and construction of the station itself should follow in early 2026. The target date for opening is the end of 2027.

The station will be served by Merseyrail trains on the Northern Line.

Liverpool City Region mayor Steve Rotheram 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. 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.’

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