It then passed on to the London Midland Region of British Railways on nationalisation in 1948.

When sectorisation was introduced, the station was served by Regional Railways on behalf of the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive until the privatisation of British Rail.

Both platforms are bi-directionally signalled to facilitate this and there are turnback sidings provided close to the station to allow empty stock to be stabled clear of the main line.

The two platforms are connected by a footbridge and an adjacent road bridge at the southern end of the station.

[3] Vehicle access is available to the western side of the station but only for drop-off purposes; for longer stays, a car park is provided to the east.