On Monday to Saturday daytimes, there is now a half-hourly service in operation here once again. Train operator Arriva Rail North (under the brand name
Northern) had committed to reinstate the 30-minute frequency as part of its successful 2015 franchise bid. Previous operator Serco-Abellio had cut the off-peak frequency here to hourly in May 2014. Northbound trains now run to , where connections are available for stations further afield, and southbound trains run to Manchester Victoria and thence to Bolton, and (alternate trains only). On Sundays, the Southport - Wigan Wallgate - Manchester - Blackburn service calls hourly in each direction. ==Gallery==