Westhoughton Community Network

Friends of Daisy Hill Station

About the Group

Our aim is to enhance the appearance, improve the environment, develop facilities at the station, so helping to deliver a better travelling experience for local commuters. Networking with other Friends of Stations groups we hope to work to develop our railway stations to make them more pleasant and community-focused.

Work began in November 2013 with fortnightly Saturday work sessions; those sessions moving to Sundays from 2015, with the addition of a more social meeting taking place monthly on a Tuesday mornings at the John Holt Centre (BL5 2NR).

In February 2018 the group was awarded a Westhoughton Environmental Award by the Town Council for their hard work and dedication both keeping the station tidy and in adding environmental touches such as planters, benches and bird boxes. Write-up (Bolton News).

Below is the 2019 Friends of Daisy Hill Station work and meeting schedule dates and times. Everyone is welcome to participate in volunteering any time available in helping to transform one of our local railway stations. Free light refreshments on the day.

Meeting Days Tuesdays 9:30am to 11:30am John Holt Centre 8th January 5th February 5th March 9th April 7th May 4th June 9th July 6th August 3rd September 8th October 12th November 3rd December

Working Days Sundays 12 noon to 2pm* Daisy Hill Station 13th January 10th February 10th March 14th April 12th May 9th June 14th July 11th August 8th September 13th October 17th November 8th December *Come for as long as you can, when you can

2019 Schedule (download).

About Daisy Hill Station

The station is located 14 miles (23 km) west of Manchester Victoria and operated by Northern Rail. Onward trains to Kirkby and Southport via Wigan Wallgate. Annual rail passenger usage was 106,257 in 2005/05, rising to 241,480 in 2010/11. 2013 marks the station's 125th year.

The station has seen many changes over the years; in years gone by there were additional rails either side for express trains. There was once in the past a cast iron roof, similar to that seen at Atherton Station, covering a good portion of the platform.

In 2008, in light of increased station use, a new car park was created by the Council with 77 places to the left of the station (formerly a 5-a-side pitch), adding needed capacity to the existing car park across the road from the station. Electronic displays were also added to the platforms improving passenger information.

As part of railway investment by Network Rail, Daisy Hill Station is having its usable platform extended to accommodate longer trains. Funding has been allocated for a lift at the station. It is hoped further amenity improvements will be part of the investment package.

Getting in Touch

Main contact: Jack Speight (Chair).

For further information call 07977 262022 or email: Friends of Daisy Hill Station.

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