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CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR SERVICES
We are advised of the following Christmas and New Year train and tram services ....
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GREENBANK STATION CLEAN UP
The Big Clean up visits Greenbank Station on the Mid Cheshire Line ….
CHESTER FREE BUSES END
Chester's free bus rail link from the station to the city centre will end on Sunday 20th November .....
ENGINEERING WORK WITH BUSES REPLACING TRAINS
From 19 Nov to 1st Dec and on 4 Dec there are significant engineering works on the Mid Cheshire Line ....
NOVEMBER EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
The Merseybillies are playing and singing on the Music Train from Chester and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley ....
RIDE A REAL GHOST TRAIN
Fancy doing something spooky and different this half-term? Dare you ride a real Ghost Train ....
ENGINEERING WORK
On Sunday 23rd and 30th Oct trains to and from Wigan Wallgate .....
OCTOBER EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
Rusty Cadillacs are playing and singing on the Music Train from Chester and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley....
AUTUMN MUSIC TRAIN TO JAZZ IN CHESTER
Join the Music Train to Alexander's Café Bar in Chester to enjoy Dave Roberts & his jazz band .....
LEAF FALL TIMETABLE
A reminder that the Leaf Fall Timetable comes into operation on Monday 3rd October on the Mid Cheshire Line ....
SEPTEMBER EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
The Weavils are playing and singing on the Music Train from Chester and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley....
SUPPORT OUR FRIENDS AT REDDISH SOUTH
Our Friends at Reddish South have an online e-petition which they are seeking your support ....
ARRIVA CLUB 55
Club 55 is running again from 4th September to 14th December 2011 ....
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SEPTEMBER AFTERNOON MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
Nelson Peach are playing and singing on the Afternoon Music Train from Chester and at the Golden Pheasant pub ....
AUGUST EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
Root Chords are playing and singing on the Music Train from Chester and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley ....
SUMMER EVENING MUSIC TRAIN TO CHESTER
CHARITY FUNDRAISING DAY AT STOCKPORT STATION
Come along and support CLIC Sargent - the children and young people’s cancer charity ....
JULY EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
The Time Bandits are playing and singing on the Evening Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant ....
JULY AFTERNOON MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
Geoff Higginbottom and Rob Carroll are playing and singing on the Afternoon Music Train to Plumley ....
BUSES REPLACE TRAINS ON MID CHESHIRE LINE
Buses will replace trains on the Mid Cheshire Line on weekends during June and July ....
CHESHIRE COUNTY SHOW
There is a free bus service to the Showground on 21st & 22nd June from Knutsford, Hartford and Northwich Railway Stations
JUNE EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
Nelson Peach, the North Cheshire trio, are playing and singing on Evening Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant ....
STOCKPORT BEER AND CIDER FESTIVAL
Visit the 25th Stockport Beer and Cider Festival from 2nd - 4th June. It is less than 10 minutes walk from the station .....
MAY EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
Acoustak, the Chester-based trio, are playing and singing on the Evening Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant ....
CRANFORD TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO KNUTSFORD
Enjoy an evening exploring Knutsford and find out about Mrs Gaskell , her novels and where she lived ....
MAY AFTERNOON MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
Join us on our new Afternoon Music Train from Chester to Plumley and then at the Golden Pheasant ....
NORTH EASTERN EXPRESS IS A GREAT SUCCESS
Over 460 passengers enjoyed the trip with on time arrivals and an early arrival back in Chester ....
NORTH EASTERN EXPRESS
Confirmed timing have been announced for MCRUA's next Railtour to Darlington, Durham and Newcastle ....
APRIL MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
Time Bandits, Full House and the Hat Show Band are playing on the Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant ....
METROLINK TIMETABLE CHANGES
Metrolink is changing its timetable from Monday 4th April ....
TRAINS ARE REPLACED BY BUSES
Late evening trains will be replaced by buses from Monday to Thursday ....
NATIONAL COMMUNITY RAIL DAY
Join the Community Rail Partnership at Knutsford Railway Station ....
TRAIN REPLACED BY BUS
Late evening train will be replaced by bus from Monday to Thursday ....
MARCH MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
Hot Foot Jazzmen are playing and singing on the Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley ....
MUSIC TRAINS PROGRAMME FOR 2011
Fifteen Music Trains will run in 2011. There will be lunchtime and evening trains Chester to Plumley and evening trains from Altrincham to Chester.
TRAINS RETIMED AT CHESTER
For one day only, trains are retimed at Chester .....
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BUS REPLACEMENT SERVICES
Late evening trains will be replaced by buses between 31st Jan and 10th Feb 2011 ....
RAIL TICKETS VALID ON METRO
Rail tickets valid on Metrolink tram services on 27th & 28th December ....
CHRISTMAS SERVICES ON THE MID CHESHIRE LINE
Check here for service alterations through to 31st December ....
CHRISTMAS AT THE ZONE
Come and learn to make Christmas decorations ....
AUTUMN MUSIC TRAIN ON THE MID CHESHIRE LINE
Rusty Cadillacs, are playing and singing on the Music Train ....
AUTUMN MUSIC TRAIN TO ALEXANDERS
Take the Autumn Music Train to Alexander's Café Bar in Chester ....
BIG SKATE WEEKEND
Enjoy the Rudheath and Witton Big Skate Weekend ....
MID CHESHIRE LINE GHOST TRAIN
Dare your ride the real ghost train ....
SEPTEMBER MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
Root Cords are playing and singing on the Music Train .....
METROLINK TO MEDIA CITY
The Metrolink branch from Harbour City to Media City will open ....
FREE NORTHWICH SHUTTLE BUS
Northwich has a FREE shuttle bus service connecting Northwich Rail Station with the bus interchange and town centre ....
MID CHESHIRE LINE TIMETABLE
Autumn Leaf Fall Timetable means trains to Manchester will depart 4 minutes earlier ....
AUGUST MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
Acoustak are playing and singing on the Music Train .....
METRO OUT OF ACTION
A double tram has brought down the wires ....
GO TRAIN - GO APE AT DELAMERE
Go Ape are offering a 20% discount for those travelling by train ....
JULY MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
Halfe Pannikin are playing and singing on the Music Train ....
BIG LUNCH AT NORTHWICH STATION
Get involved and join your neighbours for a Big Lunch at Northwich Railway Station ....
JULY JAZZ IN CHESTER
Enjoy Jazz in Chester by joining our Music Train to Alexander's Cafe Bar in Chester .....
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED
British Transport Police are looking for enthusiastic volunteers in your local community ....
JUNE MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
The Weavils, the four-piece band from the banks of the mighty River Weaver are playing and singing ....
RAIL SERVICES REPLACED BY BUSES
If you are travelling a Sunday between 13th June to 11th July or on the last train on Mon - Thurs 5th - 8th July and 12th - 15th July 2010 ....
SLOW ART PICNIC AT TATTON PARK
Enjoy a Slow Art Picnic at Tatton Park ..
MAY MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
Nelson Peach, the North Cheshire trio, are playing and singing ....
GREAT WESTERN EXPRESS RAIL TOUR
The MCRUA Online Booking Office is now open for their next Rail Tour to Oxford, Bath and Bristol ....
SCENIC BRITAIN BY TRAIN: LATEST EDITION NOW AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD
The 2010 edition of Scenic Britain by Train is now available ....
RUDHEATH AND EAST NORTHWICH FUN DAY
Our Community Rail Officer will be at the Fun Day ....
MUSIC TRAINS 2010
The Mid Cheshire Line Music Trains are now planned for 2010 ...
CHESTER FOLK FESTIVALS MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
Musicians from the Chester Folk Festival are playing and singing ....
CHESHIRE DAY RANGER
MID CHESHIRE LINE WINS FOUR ACCOLADES
Four stations on the Mid Cheshire Line have won awards ...
FREE TOWN CENTRE SHUTTLE BUS FOR STOCKPORT
Shopping in Stockport is now that bit easier, thanks to the free Metroshuttle bus .....
MID CHESHIRE LINE MUSIC TRAINS
Passengers on the Mid Cheshire Line have enjoyed 15 Music Trains ....
MID CHESHIRE LINE BUS REPLACEMENTS
Passengers are being advised of bus replacement services on late night services week commencing 7th & 14th December
NETWORK RAIL STATION SURVEY
Fill in the Network Rail Station survey for the chance to win an annual season ticket or £2,000....
Network Rail station survey link.
MID CHESHIRE LINE VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Volunteers on the Mid Cheshire have been supporting CSV Make a Difference Day ....
METROLINK SERVICES RETURN TO THE CITY CENTRE
Trams returned to Manchester city centre on schedule today ....
VOLUNTEERS JOIN CSV MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY
Local volunteers make a difference at Cuddington Railway Station ....
TRAMS TO RUN IN MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE
Pedestrians and motorists in the Manchester city centre are being advised ....
VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Local volunteers make a difference at Mobberley Railway Station ....
LOCAL TRANSPORT PLAN
Cheshire West and Chester Council is preparing a new Local Transport Plan ....
FREE BUS TO THE ZOO
Visit Chester Zoo by Train over half term and take a free bus ....
ALTRINCHAM STATION BOOKING OFFICE IS CLOSED
The Booking Office at Altrincham is closed for refurbishment ....
Local volunteers make a difference at Plumley Railway Station ....
NEW RAIL OFFICER
The Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership now has a new Community Rail Officer - Sally Buttifant ....
Nelson Peach, the North Cheshire trio, are playing and singing on the Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley. Leaving Chester Station at 19:07 and returning at 22:45
CHESTER RAILWAY STATION TOURS
Join a Guided Tour & update on this historic railway station ....
Acoustak, the Chester-based trio, are playing and singing on the Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley. Leaving Chester Station at 19:07 and returning at 22:45.
SUNDAY BUS REPLACEMENT SERVICE
Buses will replace services on the Mid Cheshire Line on Sunday 16th and 23rd August 2009 ....
BACK ON TRACK
The Northwich Guardian reports the re-opening of the Northwich to Sandbach Railway Line to Passengers is Back on Track ....
SANDBACH - NORTHWICH RAILWAY LINE
Feasibility Report is published for the re-opening of the Middlewich Branch to Passengers ....
JULY'S MUSIC TRAIN - FROM MANCHESTER PICCADILLY, STOCKPORT AND ALTRINCHAM TO PLUMLEY
The Weavils - the four-piece band from the banks of the mighty River Weaver in Northwich- will be playing on the music train from Manchester Piccadilly and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley.
COMMUNITY RAIL OFFICER VACANCY
The Community Rail Partnership is seeking a new Community Rail Officer for the Mid Cheshire Line ....
POTENTIAL SUICIDE DISRUPTS MID CHESHIRE LINE SERVICES
Last evening (Wednesday 8th July 2009) a suicidal person on Stockport Viaduct severely disrupted services ....
CHESTER MUSIC FESTIVALS MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
Gus Glynn and Friends are playing and singing on the Music Train ....
MIDSUMMER MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
Root Chords, the Chester-based acoustic rock'n roll band, are playing and singing on the Music Train ....
MID CHESHIRE LINE FESTIVAL
The Mid Cheshire Line Festival 2009 will showcase the railway line between Chester and Manchester via Delamere, Northwich and Knutsford.
MAY'S MUSIC TRAIN - FROM MANCHESTER, STOCKPORT AND ALTRINCHAM TO PLUMLEY
Smokey Terrain - a lively duo playing country and blues, rock and roll and everything in between - are playing and singing on the Music Train ....
NEW TIMETABLES ARE NOW AVAILABLE
New pocket timetables are now available ....
THE GREAT EASTERN EXPRESS
Join MCRUA aboard this memorable Rail Tour to the Fenlands including Peterborough, Ely and Cambridge.
EXPLORE CHESHIRE WITH A CHESHIRE DAY RANGER
Explore Cheshire and Merseyside by train using the Cheshire Day Ranger .....
CHESTER RAILWAY STATION
Chester Railway Station’s latest development has been officially opened ....
LIVE MUSIC TRAIN TO MOBBERLEY: THURSDAY 21ST AUGUST
Root Chords will be performing on the 18:56 train from Chester to Mobberley on Thursday 21st August.
CHESTER STATION GATEWAY WINS NATIONAL AWARD
The Chester Station Gateway Partnership has received national recognition at the Network Rail Environment Awards.
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SCHOLAR SEASON TICKETS GIVE UP TO 75% DISCOUNT
Scholar season tickets now at all Mid Cheshire Line stations offer up to 75% discount ....
GREAT HALF TERM OFFERS
Mention 92.5 CHESHIRE FM and there is a free child place ....
NORTHERN DUO TICKETS
Save 25% off the cost of a day return ticket when two adults travel together off-peak ....
TRAVELLING BY TRAIN: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Travelling by train can sometimes be a little daunting ....
MAJOR INVESTMENT IN CHESTER STATION
Work is now proceeding with the major investments in Chester Station
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THE LINCOLNSHIRE POACHER5th May 2012
The 2012 MCRUA railtour has been announced and will travel to Lincoln, Wainfleet and Skegness ....
ENGINEERING WORKS5th February 2012
There are various Bus Replacement services during Febraury 2012 ....
ARRIVA 55 CLUB8th January 2012
The Arriva Club 55 is back for those 55 or over. At £19 return to travel the Arriva Network it is great value for money ....
MUSIC TRAINS PROGRAMME FOR 2012
We are currently planning our Music Train Programme for 2012 with our first train running in March ....
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