Barton station was demolished in 1913, although facilities there remained open for freight until 1979. The through route from Red Hill to Barrs Court Junction, passing through Barton, remained open until around this time as a goods only line, avoiding the busy Barrs Court passenger station.
The old Barton station was torn down in 1913, but its facilities stayed open for cargo transport until 1979. The main path from Red Hill to Barrs Court Junction continued to be used until roughly that time as a freight-only route, sidestepping the crowded Barrs Court passenger station.