History
The station opened in 1878. In 1904 third-rail electrification of the line from was completed to and electric trains served this station. Following extension of the electrification to in 1909 these electric trains ran first to Meols Cop then reversed before reaching Hesketh Park. Steam trains from Southport to and beyond travelled to Hesketh Park directly from Southport without passing through Meols Cop. The line to Preston closed on 7 September 1964, having been steam operated until the end. The electric service to Southport & Liverpool was withdrawn at the same time, though freight traffic continued until 1967.References
Disused railway stations in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton Buildings and structures in Southport Former Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway stations Beeching closures in England Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1878 Railway stations in Great Britain closed in 1964 {{Merseyside-railstation-stub