It is situated on the Southport-Hunts Cross route of the Northern Line of the Merseyrail suburban system.

From 11 December 2006 the Monday-Saturday evening service was increased to run every 15 minutes, instead of half-hourly as previously.

Special dispensation was given by the Railway Inspectorate to build the platforms narrower than the 6-foot (1.8 m) width which would normally be required.

There is a payphone, booking office, waiting room and live departure and arrival screens for passenger information.

[2] Trains operate every 15 minutes, Monday-Saturday to Southport via Liverpool Central to the north, and Hunts Cross to the south.