00:00Four new railway stations are moving closer, with Liverpool-Baltic leading the way.
00:05The Combined Authority is being asked to approve its business case, paving the way for construction,
00:11subject to approvals. Plans are progressing for stations at Car Mill
00:16in St Helens, Daresbury in Holton and Woodchurch on the Wirral.
00:20Mayor Steve Rotherham says the schemes will connect communities with jobs, education and
00:26investment. Findings on Daresbury and Woodchurch are expected in early 2027. Construction at
00:33the delayed Liverpool-Baltic could begin in 2027. The Mayor has pledged to begin work on
00:39all four stations by 2030.