It is a stop on the Hope Valley line between Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly.

[1] The original buildings were of timber and have disappeared, with the platforms being rebuilt in masonry.

The villagers' initial reaction to proposals to build the railway may have been unenthusiastic.

Standard waiting shelters are provided on both platforms and train running information is offered via CIS displays, automated announcements, a pay phone and timetable posters.

[12][13] East Midlands Railway call here with the first service of the day to Liverpool Lime Street and also on the final return working to Nottingham.