As part of Northern's proposed December 2022 timetable (which focuses on additional services within the Manchester area), an additional 4 trains per day between Chester and Stockport (2 in each direction) have been proposed during peak hours on Mondays to Saturdays. These services are aimed at those who are commuting to and/or working in Manchester and Stockport.
Northern is proposing additional train services on a specific route (Chester-Stockport) with increased frequency during peak hours (Mondays to Saturdays) to cater to commuters travelling to and from Manchester and Stockport as part of their expanded timetable for the Manchester area.