[2] Following the formation of British Railways in 1948, services were operated by the London Midland region.

The station was rebuilt in 1960 by the architect to the London Midland section of British Rail, William Robert Headley.

[3] On 22 December 1894, a strong wind blew a high-sided freight wagon into violent contact with other wagons, causing one to overturn and block the main line.

[5] Northern Trains provides an hourly service between Manchester Piccadilly, Stockport and Crewe.

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