It was opened in 1985 by British Rail as a stop on the Hope Valley Line; the station is located 2+3⁄4 miles (4.4 km) south-east of Manchester Piccadilly.

No ticket provision is offered, so these must be bought prior to travel or on the train.

Access to the platforms is via stepped ramps from the nearby road, so the station is not suitable for wheelchair users.

[1] On Mondays to Saturdays, Northern Trains operates an hourly service in each direction between Manchester Piccadilly and New Mills Central.

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