On 18 December 2009 the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) voted to approve funding for a one-year trial of Sunday trains from Walkden, starting on 23 May 2010.
In December 2009, the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) approved funding for a one-year test run of Sunday train service from Walkden, commencing on 23 May 2010.