Northern’s Lea Green Station Upgrade: St Helens Southern Gateway

New Lea Green station building, featuring improved facilities and a larger park-and-ride car park, opens today.

Northern’s Lea Green Station Upgrade: St Helens Southern Gateway
September 6, 2025 2:13 am
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Introduction

Northern has opened a new station building at Lea Green station, which includes a ticket office, waiting room, and toilets. A new multi-story car park has also been completed, increasing park-and-ride capacity to 450 vehicles. The facilities opened on Monday, 18 August, following approval from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

Project Overview

The project is part of St Helens Borough Council’s £15m St Helens Southern Gateway programme. The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s (LCRCA) Transforming Cities Fund provided the funding, with the goal of improving connectivity and promoting sustainable public transport. The station remained open to customers throughout the construction period.

Facilities and Capacity

The new station building includes a ticket office, waiting room, and toilets. The new multi-story car park more than doubles the park-and-ride capacity, providing space for 450 vehicles.

Statements and Commentary

Tricia Williams, managing director of Northern, stated that the new facilities would allow customers to enjoy more comfortable and convenient journeys. Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, commented on the improvements at Lea Green station and the importance of public transport for connecting people. Anthony Burns, leader of St Helens Borough Council, highlighted the milestone achieved by the project and its benefits for passengers and the community.

Impact and Usage

The station is used by more than 465,000 people a year.

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Conclusion

Lea Green station now features a new station building and an expanded car park. This project, part of the St Helens Southern Gateway programme, was funded by the LCRCA’s Transforming Cities Fund. The station, served by Northern, remained open during the improvements.

Company Summary

Northern: Operates the Lea Green station and delivered the project.

St Helens Borough Council: The council is part of the £15m St Helens Southern Gateway programme.

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA): Provided funding through the Transforming Cities Fund.

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