[3] The station was one of many small ones on the line closed in February 1966 as a result of the Beeching Axe, but it reopened to passenger trains in March 1982 after a sustained lobbying campaign by local residents.

[5] The Grade II listed station signal box remains in use to supervise the B4545 level crossing here in addition to the aforementioned sidings.

Train running information is offered via a telephone, digital CIS displays and timetable posters.

[8] There is a basic two-hourly weekday service in each direction from the station in the winter 2022 timetable, with several additional morning and evening departures.

[9] The Sunday service is irregular but serves a variety of eastbound destinations, including Crewe, Cardiff, Manchester Airport and Birmingham International.