Liverpool City Council approves £100m Baltic train station plans

Liverpool City Council has approved plans for a new £100 million Merseyrail station in the Baltic Triangle, aiming to boost connectivity and support regeneration in one of the city's most vibrant districts. The project, part of Mayor Steve Rotheram's broader vision for a fully integrated regional transport system, will redevelop the disused St James Station site, with construction set to begin after highway improvements starting later this year and the station targeted to open by the end of 2027. The station will feature modern, accessible facilities and is expected to stimulate further development and create hundreds of jobs, serving an estimated 17,000 daily journeys. Extensive public consultation showed significant community support, and the station is seen as a key step in plans to extend Merseyrail service to more communities, alongside other major regional transport projects. The Baltic Triangle, recently ranked among the world's coolest neighborhoods, will benefit from improved public transport, enhanced pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, and increased accessibility. City officials and regional leaders emphasize that the station will not only improve connectivity but also create new opportunities and contribute to the area's ongoing revitalization.