Holmes Chapel railway station was opened on 10 May 1842.[1]
Accidents and incidents
On 14 September 1941, two passenger trains collided near to the station.[2]
Facilities
The station has a ticket office on the southbound platform, which is staffed six days a week on a part-time basis (Monday - Friday 06:35 - 13:05, Saturday 07:35 - 13:55); outside of these hours, tickets must be bought in advance, on-line or on the train. Train running information is offered via digital displays, timetable posters and a customer help point on platform 1.
There are two waiting shelters on the northbound platform and a waiting room in the main building; canopies are also provided for passengers for use when the booking office is closed. Step-free access is available to both platforms.[3]
There is a lending library in the station waiting room.[4]
Services
During the daytime on Mondays to Saturdays, there are two trains per hour in each direction between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly:[5]
One via Stockport, calling at all intermediate stations
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