EXTRA trains will stop at Horwich Parkway station during the Commonwealth Games, it has been confirmed.

Normally two Blackpool to Manchester services an hour stop at the station, while several other trains pass through.

In a letter to Horwich town council, Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive confirmed that all trains would stop at the station during the Games.

Visitors will be taken by bus from the station at Middlebrook to Rivington for the cycling events.

Cllr Barbara Ronson said: "This is great news and proves how important the station can be. It will be useful for people travelling to and from the Games.

"But it would be nice if we could have some facilities on the station, like toilets and a food and drinks stand, and I hope there will be people welcoming guests."

It is not yet known how often services will stop at Horwich, but GMPTE said it would tell the council near the time.