Mr Kinnaird said it currently took up to 90 minutes to drive to Manchester in peak traffic.
He added: “I’ve just started a new company and they’re building a lot of other places outside of there now.
“For people working here who’ve got to catch the train, it would be a big help.”
Karim Saoudi, who owns a restaurant and bar right near the proposed site of the new station, said reopening it would be “great for the business”.
He said: “People can come in for a coffee, wait here for the train.”
Gary Brown, who has lived in Golborne for 30 years, said he hoped the local market – which is also closed – could be reopened.
He added: “I think bringing the train station back to here will bring more investment in.
“I think the town could immensely benefit from this.”
