[3] As Rudyard Lake station, it remained open until passenger services were withdrawn from the northern end of the Churnet Valley line (North Rode – Leek) in 1960.

A further 10.25 inches (26.0 cm) minimum gauge railway was started in 1985 and extended to a distance of 1.5 miles (2.4 km) towards Cliffe Park station.

Today the station area is used by the Rudyard Lake Steam Railway as its headquarters and as a public car park.

Rudyard station now includes engine and carriage sheds, workshop, signal box, footbridge, the Platform 2 café and a level crossing.

The original up side standard gauge platform and retaining walls and flower beds are still visible.