The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is working with Everton to develop a Fan Management Zone (FMZ) for Sandhills station to support the new Everton Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, says a statement for the body.
“The scheme is currently being reviewed prior to submission to Liverpool City Council for the necessary planning permissions in early 2024. In addition to the work on the FMZ, the Combined Authority is also working with Merseyrail to design further enhancements to the station, including a potential additional station footbridge that will enable the station to accommodate the expected increase in matchday passenger volumes.”
The Echo reports that, “the number of trains which operate from the station would support the expected number of fans arriving at the 52,888 capacity stadium. However, the station itself, particularly the access to the station, is currently unable to cope with around 3,000 passengers per hour.
“The Fan Management Zone would allow fans to queue at the station and be let onto the platform as space becomes available. Funding for the design development has been secured, while the works for the additional entrance will be completed in Spring 2024.”