station are all intensively used by non-stop trains and this, coupled with its location in a largely non-residential area, accounts for its infrequent service. In 2004–2005 financial year only 285 passengers used the station, or fewer than one per day, increasing to 358 in 2005–2006. More recently, passenger numbers have increased to a little under 1000 per year, even with the skeleton service provided. Services Northern Trains operate 2 trains on Mondays to Fridays (one train in each direction), the 16:54 to and the 06:37 to . On Saturdays, only the 06:37 service to Manchester Piccadilly runs. There is no service on a Sunday. Notes References External links Railway stations in Manchester DfT Category F2 stations Former Great Central Railway stations Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1842 Northern franchise railway stations 1842 establishments in England