Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment​ his Department has made of the potential costs and benefits of installing a rail line and station to the town of Leigh.

The Department for Transport has not made an assessment of the potential costs and benefits of installing a rail line and station to the town of Leigh.

The Government’s policy is that it is for local authorities and Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) to determine the best way to meet local transport needs and take the first step in evaluating benefits and prioritising available resources. It would be for Transport for Greater Manchester to develop such plans and seek funding opportunities.