This southern connection closed in August 1864 when the line to Woodburn Junction opened, and a passenger service was inaugurated between Sheffield Victoria and Barnsley station.

It was opened as Meadow Hall station in May 1868[2] and consisted of two platforms flanking the railway.

The main station building alongside Blackburn Road remains and is in good condition.

[citation needed] It was renamed as Meadow Hall and Wincobank in July 1899, and kept the name until the station closed to passengers on 7 December 1953.

[citation needed] The line was transformed into a cycle path, which now forms part of the Trans Pennine Trail.