Holmes Chapel railway station
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History
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]
Artwork
In 2025, a mural of former Holmes Chapel resident Harry Styles was unveiled at the station. According to BBC News, around 10,000 of the singer's fans had visited the village since 2023.[5]
Services
During the daytime on Mondays to Saturdays, there are two trains per hour in each direction between Template:Rws and Template:Rws:[6]
- One via Template:Rws, calling at all intermediate stations
- One along the Styal line via Template:Rws, omitting some stops.
On evenings and Sundays, there is an hourly service in each direction between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly, via Stockport.
All stopping services are operated by Northern Trains.
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Further reading
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External links
- Train times and station information for Holmes Chapel railway station from National Rail
- Times Article of 15 September 2007 on Holmes Chapel Station Book Club
- Crewe-Manchester Community Rail Partnership
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- Railway stations in Cheshire
- DfT Category E stations
- Former London and North Western Railway stations
- Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1842
- Railway stations served by Northern