 The line towards Ormskirk was subsequently doubled in 1875, the year after the station was renamed.Throughout its life the route operated as a self-contained branch, though connections were available for , Liverpool & Blackpool at Ormskirk and for , and Manchester Victoria at Rainford.The service was also generous, with the L&Y running a steam railmotor service of 19 trains per day in each direction from 1906.