A regional railway interchange with a station where the HS2 rail route would pass under on the East Lancashire Road would get Leigh ‘on track’ and provide transport solutions and an economic boost much farther afield, reported The Bolton News (28 March 2013).

Now the Transport for Leigh group wants the community to back their plans that would put Leigh at the hub of a transport network. On Thursday afternoon the plans were revealed at Leigh Sports Village.

Transport for Leigh spokesman Ged Tyrell said: “This is a 21st century low carbon transport solution. Leigh offers a natural meeting point for HS2 and the Liverpool – Manchester line.

“With massive increased demand from businesses and commuters it’s vital to the town that we improve transport links to stop gridlock in the region. We believe rail is a critical part of the solution.”

MP Andy Burnham MP and Lord…