Adlington, Buckshaw Parkway, Chorley, Croston and Euxton Balshaw Lane stations due to see improvements

Lancashire County Councillor Aidy Riggott, (left) with Leader of Chorley Council Alistair Bradley at Buckshaw Parkway Railway Station

Five train stations in and around Chorley may be host to improvements to increase connectivity between Manchester and Preston.

Following scrutiny from councillors, the works which also boost sustainable travel, could come into force at Adlington, Buckshaw Parkway, Chorley, Croston and Euxton Balshaw Lane.

Over the next three months, the County Council will analyse travel patterns, current and future levels of demand for rail and ways of improving connectivity sustainably.

Potential improvements, if funding becomes available, may include extending car parks, increasing park and bike facilities and building more cycle pathways.

The study is being commissioned by Lancashire County Council and Chorley Council with support from stakeholders across the rail industry.

It may also help shape the wider consultation on the Local Transport Plan this summer.

County Councillor Aidy Riggott, cabinet member for Economic Development and Growth, who is also the County Council’s lead for the Local Transport Plan, said: “Having a transport network which is easy to access and ensures people can get to where they want to go is very important to us as a council.

“We also want to make sure these routes are sustainable for our future.

“As one of Lancashire’s newest and busiest rail stations, Buckshaw Parkway is a great example of how modern and well-planned infrastructure allows more people to access the network and support sustainable development. We want to support all modes of travel and encourage those who can leave their car at home and use public transport, walk or cycle, to do so, however for those who opt to drive and park, we want to enable that in a safe and sustainable manner.

“We are looking at similar opportunities across the whole network as we know it is a key way to unlock growth and improve accessibility for people in Lancashire.”

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