At the same time passenger services on the Helsby line, via Manley, ceased and Manley station was closed to passengers, however the line remained open for freight until 1991 and Mouldsworth Junction was managed by a signal box at the end of the platform.
While passenger services on the Helsby line through Manley were discontinued, Manley station shut down for passengers. Freight operations persisted until 1991, and Mouldsworth Junction was overseen by a signal box located at the terminus of the platform.