| Section of Line | Opened | Closed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throughout | 20.11.1848 | ||
| [Heywood] Bury (Knowsley St.) to Bury (Bolton Street South) [Rawtenstall] | 08.04.1981 (G/A) | ||
| [Heywood] Bury (Knowsley St.) to Bury (Bolton Street South) | 06.09.2003 | Re-opened by the East Lancashire Railway |