You’re being asked to take part in a new survey that could help shape plans for the future of trains in Blackburn with Darwen.
Quickly coming on the back of a consultation about travel across Lancashire, this new survey is part of a feasibility study looking at three locations for a potential new train station in the borough.
Your feedback is important to help demonstrate if there is a demand.
The three potential locations for a potential new station include:
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Ewood
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Lower Darwen
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Spring Vale, Darwen
The survey takes only a few minutes to complete and will help determine what future plans, if any, are developed.
Councillor Phil Riley, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, said:
“It’s really important to stress that this is only a feasibility study – we’re right at the very start of what could be a lengthy process, including the need to secure the necessary funding.
“We are absolutely determined, however, to offer improved transport links right across our borough – supporting better journeys for residents and helping drive the future success of the whole area.
“This study will help us understand what matters to local people – whether they’d use a new station, and, if so, where it should be.
“It’s a very quick survey to complete and will help us focus any future efforts in the right place.”
Councillor Riley is also the transport lead for the new Lancashire Combined County Authority.
The LCCA brings together Blackburn with Darwen Council, Lancashire County Council and Blackpool Council to ensure better funding for Lancashire.
A new Local Transport Plan is being developed by the LCCA with an aim of improving public transport, creating better east-west connections, delivering infrastructure that helps businesses grow and more.
You can read more about that by clicking this link.
Councillor Riley added:
“We know that good quality transport directly improves life chances.
“Sadly, for too long people in Lancashire have been held back by slow journeys and unreliable services and the impact that these have on everyday life and we want to change that.
“By filling in this survey, you can help us to shape the future decisions on transport in Lancashire.
“Through the Combined Authority, we also can make the case for big investments to improve transport options in Lancashire – a chance to bring about change that is much-needed.”
