ALMOST 3,000 people have had their say on ambitious plans for a new railway station near east Warrington.

A public consultation was held between January and February regarding building a new station in Golborne, close to Culcheth, Glazebury and Lowton, receiving 2,898 responses.

It gathered views on the proposed station facilities and links to the area, as well as information from respondents about their potential future use of the station.

It also sought feedback on the facilities within the station, the location of a proposed new eastern access to the centre Golborne, accessibility features, car park improvements and active travel measures to support walking, cycling and wheeling.

The responses to the proposals will now be considered to inform detailed designs and planning, before a final business case is submitted to the Government.

Golborne, which sits on the border of Cheshire and Greater Manchester, had a station that closed fully in 1967, and the old platforms can still be seen today.

With no direct bus, train or tram services to Manchester, Golborne could see big regeneration benefits if a flagship station was to open.

Leigh MP James Grundy previously said Golborne could lead to another station off Kenyon Lane near Culcheth, which was closed in 1963.

Greater Manchester metro mayor Andy Burnham said: “I am delighted that so many people have engaged with these ambitious proposals.

“We want to deliver a station that people in Golborne are proud of, and it was hugely important that everyone had the chance to have their say to helps shape the plans.

“This station would not only benefit those using public transport, but also ease congestion for those who still need to drive – helping to reduce emissions and improve the health of the wider community.”

Golborne currently has no direct bus, train or tram services to Manchester, so train services would reduce journey times into Manchester city centre by up to 30 minutes.