The Liverpool, Southport and Preston Junction Railway was formed in 1884, and totaled 7 miles.

Known also as the Barton branch, it ran from 1 September 1887 to 21 January 1952.

The Barton branch was notable for the "Altcar Bob" service, introduced in July 1906.

This northern part was electrified in 1904 and then de-electrified sixty years later.

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