 It was purpose-built for Metrolink as part of Phase 3a of the system's expansion, on the route of the former Oldham Loop Line.South Chadderton station is served by First Greater Manchester services 81 and 81A, which stop nearby on Coalshaw Green Road.The services run northbound to Oldham before continuing to Derker (81) or Holts Estate via Waterhead (81A), while southbound, the 81 and 81A run to Manchester via Moston.