Wigan Council has given the green light for a new £32m railway station in Golborne to be built.

With planning permission granted, Murphy, a local company, has been given the task to design it.

The new station will reconnect Golborne to the railway network for the first time in 60 years.

Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Wigan Council can now develop a full business case.

Work is expected to start on the new station in 2026, with first trains stopping there in 2027.

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, said: “This is a significant moment for Greater
Manchester, with the approval of the planning application for Golborne station bringing us
closer to reconnecting Golborne to the railway network for the first time in more than 60 years.

“Local residents have campaigned tirelessly for the restoration of rail services to Golborne. This
approval is a victory for the community and a step towards realising our shared vision for better
connectivity, easing congestion on local roads, reducing carbon emissions and supporting
economic growth.