Introduction of diesel multiple unit (DMU) trains led to an improvement in passenger services and, by the late 1950s, there was an hourly frequency to and from Manchester London Road (later Piccadilly), with some additional trains at peak times.

Unlike some neighbouring lines, the station also enjoyed an hourly Sunday service which was popular with walkers.

In common with most other branch lines, goods traffic dwindled after the Second World War and services were withdrawn on 15 April 1963.

[2] The station site was completely cleared in the 1970s, when Derbyshire County Council converted the old trackbed into the Sett Valley Trail.

From there, extensive remodelling of earthworks and redevelopment makes it difficult to recognise the old trackbed, but it can be followed along what is now a footpath to just short of the disused tunnel leading to New Mills Central station.