Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/news/) - Latest news from down the line... - [Mid Cheshire Line Tours - Spooky Ghost Tour of Knutsford](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/08/03/spooky-ghost-tour-of-knutsford/) - Local ghost tour guide George Williams will lead a ghost tour starting at Knutsford Railway Station before visiting some of the towns most haunted buildings and places. George will recount spooky tales of the town which will send a shiver down your spine and you`ll even have the chance to turn ghost detective for yourself. - [Mid Cheshire Line Music Trains](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/06/18/mid-cheshire-line-music-trains/) - The next Mid Cheshire Line Music Train takes place on Thursday 30th July, travelling from Chester to the Golden Pheasant at Plumley with Lynchpins, a regular on the Music Train! Click below to find out more... - [Mid Cheshire Line Tours - Radical Manchester Tour 15th September](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/08/03/radical-manchester-tour/) - Manchester was a hotbed of radical ideas and actions in the 19th and 20th Century This tour of the city by local historian Dave Smith will take in many of the key sites which played such an important role in establishing Manchester as a place of activism. We will see where the pamphlet, which was to change the - [Free tours of the history of the railways in Northwich](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/07/17/free-tours-of-the-history-of-the-railways-in-northwich/) - These hour long guided walks in the area around Northwich station will be led by local railway historian Trevor Booth. The railway arrived in Northwich in 1863, connecting the town with the rest of Britain's ever expanding railway network, and helped to change the face of the town for ever. On these tours Trevor will - [Art unveiling morning at Delamere and Mouldsworth stations](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/07/08/art-unveiling-morning-at-delamere-and-mouldsworth-stations/) - On the morning of the 3rd of July invited guests assembled firstly at Delamere and then at Mouldsworth stations to celebrate the artwork created by 2 local schools which are now on display at these stations. Delamere C of E Primary Academy created artwork for their local station Delamere which was printed on to aluminium panels - [The CRP visits the Cheshire Show!](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/07/02/the-crp-visits-the-cheshire-show/) - The Mid Cheshire CRP held a stall in the Shoppers Mews at the Royal Cheshire Show near Knutsford on the 6th and 7th of June. Volunteers including our CRP directors chatted with show visitors and gave out lots of publicity about what we do including our circular and station to station rail walks and Music Train events. - [Retro Railtours is running "The Retro Cestrian Bard"](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/07/02/retro-railtours-is-running-the-retro-cestrian-bard/) - The Mid Cheshire Rail Users Association (MCRUA) is promoting a special train which is running from the Mid Cheshire Line on Saturday 22nd August. Retro Railtours is running "The Retro Cestrian Bard" to Stratford-upon-Avon. All passengers will have a reserved seat. The train provides a rare opportunity of a direct train from local stations to - [A BUSY OLD TIME OF IT for the MUSIC TRAINS!!](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/06/17/a-busy-old-time-of-it-for-the-music-trains/) - We’ve had a bit of a hectic time recently with the Music Trains as we hit our peak time - 2 private Music Train for charities along the line. Live Cheshire and Cheshire and Warrington Carers had great days out supported not only by the MCCRP but also by Northern. We also had our usual - [Summer Sip n’ Strum](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/06/18/summer-sip-n-strum/) - Join the Northwich Uke Club for their Annual Summer Sip n’ Strum tour Saturday 8th August. They will be ‘on track’ and calling in at Altringham, Mobberley, Knutsford and Northwich. At each location playing at a local pub then back on the train and the next station and onwards. - [Manchester Piccadilly stall for Community Rail Week](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/06/05/manchester-piccadilly-stall-for-community-rail-week/) - Community Rail Officer Sarah Muir and volunteers Judie, David and Ian were invited to attend a stall at Manchester Piccadilly Station to mark Community Rail Week. It was a chance to meet people from neighbouring rail partnerships and hand out publicity to passersby. Thanks to our persuasive volunteers we had no rail walk booklets to - [Mid Cheshire CRP at the Cheshire Show!](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/06/08/mid-cheshire-crp-at-the-cheshire-show/) - The Mid Cheshire CRP will be holding a stall in the Shoppers Mews at the Royal Cheshire Show on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th June. Please come and see us if you`re attending the show this year. You can stock up on our free hand outs including our rail walks booklets and new trains, pubs and paths - [Travel for less with Northerns` special ticket offer ](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/04/16/travel-for-less-with-northerns-special-ticket-offer/) - Northern has another £12 day ticket offer in conjunction with local, regional and national newspapers. Travel is between Monday 20 April 2026 and Thursday 16 July 2026. Details of the newspapers and the dates the tokens will be in them are here. There is also a £20 weekend rover ticket. As previously you attach two - [Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham tours Altirncham Interchange](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/04/02/mayor-of-greater-manchester-andy-burnham-tours-altirncham-interchange/) - On April 2nd Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham came down to Altrincham Interchange to meet Jools Townsend Chief Executive of Community Rail Network and to see for himself what community rail looks like in action. Some of the volunteers from Friends of Altrincham Interchange and Community Rail Officer Sarah Muir were also invited and had - [An evening to remember!](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/03/19/an-evening-to-remember/) - Some of the Mid Cheshire line station volunteers along with the Community Rail Officer Sarah Muir were invited to attend the Community Rail Awards evening at the Derby Arena on 19th March. Moira and Alan Percival represented Friends of Hale who made the short list for the Its your station awards and Bev and Frank Robinson - [Great British Spring Clean at Northwich Station](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/03/29/great-british-spring-clean-at-northwich-station/) - Friends of Northwich Station picked up their litter pickers to take part in the Great British Spring Clean which took place from the 13th to the 29th March. Here they are posing next to the lawn mower which they discovered during their tidy up! Well done Friends of Northwich for taking part and helping to - [Railway 200 ](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/04/07/railway-200/) - The Railway 200 exhibition train which has been touring the UK will be calling at Stockport Station from the 1st till the 6 th May. The fully accessable train carrying the Inspiration exhibition is touring the country to mark 200 years of the modern railway. Along with hosting educational workshops for schools the general public will also - [Spring is in full bloom along the Mid Cheshire Line](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/04/01/spring-is-in-full-bloom-along-the-mid-cheshire-line/) - The Mid Cheshire Line stations are now blooming with colourful spring flowers such as Daffodils and tulips gracing the new planters at Lostock Gralam. Friends of Hale have even added an Easter theme with their woven Easter bunny planter decorations. At Altrincham Interchange the Altrincham Library knitters have created some fabulous rainbow coloured flowers which - [Cloughwood Academy to lend a hand along the Mid Cheshire Line](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/03/27/cloughwood-academy-to-lend-a-hand-along-the-mid-cheshire-line/) - On 27th March Young people from Cloughwood Academy in Hartford went down to Greenbank station to receive a safety briefing from Community Rail Officer Sarah Muir in preparation for working at the station. The students led by their teacher Mr Rafferty are keen to lend a hand at their nearest station and along the Mid - [Tapestry stitching at the Cross Country Conference](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/03/26/tapestry-stitching-at-the-cross-country-conference/) - The Community Rail Officer Sarah Muir attended the Cross Country conference at the National Railway museum in York on 26th March. The event was attended by CRPs from across the UK and showcased all the fantastic projects they have been able to deliver with the help of Cross Country funding. This includes a rail themed tapestry - [Mid Cheshird CRP attend the Community Rail Awards 2026](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/03/23/mid-cheshird-crp-attend-the-community-rail-awards-2026/) - The Community rail awards took place on 19th March at Derby Arena and was attended by CRO Sarah Muir,Northwich volunteer Peter Holland, Bev and Frank Robinson of Friends of Altrincham Interchange and Moira and Alan Percival representing Friends of Hale. The evening celebrates the work of CRPs, groups and station volunteers across Britain. Well done - [The Railway Children arrives at the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/03/30/the-railway-children-arrives-at-the-altrincham-garrick-playhouse/) - “Try to imagine it as an adventure, all sorts of things might happen.” This Easter, audiences are invited to climb aboard a heart-warming theatrical journey as The Railway Children arrives at the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse. Running from Wednesday to Sunday from the 8th to 18th April this beloved family classic promises laughter, adventure, and a - [A CRP Meet up and Special Presentation](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/03/20/a-crp-meet-up-and-special-presentation/) - The Mid Cheshire CRP organised another volunteer meet up at The Golden pheasant on the evening of Monday 2nd of March to say a big thank you to all the station volunteers who work through rain and shine to keep the Mid Cheshire Line stations looking their best. A special presentation was also made to former - [Mid Cheshire Line stations on a winning streak at awards evening!](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/02/19/mid-cheshire-line-stations-on-a-winning-streak-at-awards-evening/) - The Mid Cheshire Line station adoption groups had another run of success at this years Cheshire Best Kept Stations awards on the 5th February 2026 at the Crewe Alexandra Hybrid Lounge. The presentations took place before twelve Borough and Town Mayors, with the awards presented by transport journalist and rail industry commentator Tony Miles. On presenting - [Changes to rail services during February and March](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/02/17/changes-to-rail-services-during-february-and-march/) - Between the 14th and 22nd February Network Rail are carrying out major improvements in the areas around Manchester Picadilly Stations which will result in changes to train services to the Soth and East of the station. This will include the Mid Cheshire Line which runs from Chester to Manchester Picadilly via Altrincham. Train services will also be - [History Panels Along the Mid Cheshire Line Mark 200 Years of The Modern Railway](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/02/02/history-panels-along-the-mid-cheshire-line-mark-200-years-of-the-modern-railway/) - History panels have been installed at 12 of the 16 stations along the Mid Cheshire Line with a 13th to be installed at Hale station in the coming weeks. The panels were a joint project between the Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership and local railway historian Trevor Booth to mark Railway 200 in 2025--the 200th - [Tour of Altrincham Interchange & Navigation Road](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2026/01/15/tour-of-altrincham-interchange-navigation-road/) - On the afternoon of Thursday 15th January, a tour of Altrincham Interchange and Navigation Road stations took place to showcase the fabulous work initiated by Friends of Altrincham Interchange (FOAI) with the support of the Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership(MCCRP). As you will discover the enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers from FOAI have had great success - [Please vote for our Music Trains Photo for the Community Rail Awards 2026](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/12/22/please-vote-for-our-music-trains-photo-for-the-community-rail-awards-2026/) - One of our hardworking station adoption groups Friends of Altrincham Interchange have also been nominated for a Community Rail Award for the fantastic photo of Hound Dog Blues on board one of the Mid Cheshire Line Music Trains. Well done to Bev from Friends of Altrincham Interchange for capturing the band in action-pleas show your support by - [Friends of Altrincham Interchange bring festive cheer to Platform 4](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/12/16/friends-of-altrincham-interchange-bring-festive-cheer-to-platform-4/) - The enthusiastic station volunteers at Altrincham Interchange have been bringing the spirit of Christmas to Platform 4 with their decorations. I think you`ll agree they look amazing and will no doubt bring a little seasonal cheer to rail users. - [Christmas has arrived at Chester Station!](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/12/06/christmas-has-arrived-at-chester-station/) - On Wednesday 3rd of December Mid Cheshire CRP community rail officer Sarah Muir met with fellow rail officers Josie Rayworth and Chris Kinsella to help decorate the large Christmas tree at the station. The stunning handcrafted Railway 200 themed decorations were created with the help of artist Sue Guildford and the young people of Cheshire - [Unveiling of the Navigation Road Scouts art panels for Railway 200](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/12/05/unveiling-of-the-navigation-road-scouts-art-panels-for-railway-200/) - On Sunday 30th November there was a gathering at Altrincham and District Scouts and Explorers Unit to celebrate the recently installed art panels at nearby Navigation Road Station. Community rail officer Sarah Muir and Bev, Pat and Mike Battman from Friends of Navigation Road dropped down to admire the finished panels and have a hotdog - [Getting crafty in time for Christmas!](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/11/25/getting-crafty-in-time-for-christmas/) - The young members of Cheshire Buddies and LIVE Cheshire had lots of fun making Christmas tree decorations under the guidance of artist Sue Guildford recently. The decorations will soon adorn the Christmas tree at Chester Station to mark the beginning of the festive season. Chesire Buddies and LIVE Cheshire provide support and activities for children - [Friends of Hale Railway 200](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/10/10/friends-of-hale-railway-200/) - Friends of Hale recently held a Railway 200 themed stand at their village fait on the 28th September. Their stall proved very popular, especially with the younger visitors who enjoyed playing with the model railway they`d brought along for the occasion. Well done Friends of Hale for celebrating 200 years of the modern railway in your - [Altrincham Interchange Aerial Photograph](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/10/09/altrincham-interchange-aerial-photograph/) - An amazing aerial photograph taken by Altrincham based photographer Andy Mallins has been installed at Altrincham Interchange. The photo, printed on an aluminium panel is now hanging near the stairs in the bus station and can be enjoyed by all who pass through the Interchange. Thanks go to Bev Robinson of Friends of Altrincham Interchange, - [Mid Cheshire Line Baton Relay - Day 6](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/09/27/mid-cheshire-line-baton-relay-day-6/) - Delamere to Chester via Moudlsworth. The final day! A dry day with less sunshine was forecast which was just right for the final and longest day. The walk leader for the first leg led us through the forest along established paths such as the Sandstone Trail towards Mouldsworth via Manley which is where he grew - [Mid Cheshire Line Baton Relay - Day 5](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/09/26/mid-cheshire-line-baton-relay-day-5/) - Northwich to Delamere – via Greenbank and Cuddington. Yet more sunshine awaited us on this penultimate day of the baton relay walk. The baton became the responsibility of a new walk leader and the group set off from Northwich towards Greenbank after a short send-off from the local Mayor. We passed through parkland and along - [Mid Cheshire Line Baton Relay - Day 4](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/09/25/mid-cheshire-line-baton-relay-day-4/) - Knutsford to Northwich - Via Plumley and Lostock Gralam. The group of walkers set off from Knutsford after a speech and send off from the Mayor. Once going through the town, we were soon in the countryside heading towards Plumley. Through fields containing livestock or newly ploughed ones, we walked alongside the train track for - [Mid Cheshire Line Baton Relay - Day 3](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/09/24/mid-cheshire-line-baton-relay-day-3/) - Altrincham to Knutsford - Via Hale, Ashley and Mobberley. Day 3 hailed another sunny day for the walks. We had a grand set off from Altrincham with several local dignitaries there to see the walkers off with speeches and photos to commemorate this occasion. There were around 40 walkers who set off to Hale in - [Mid Cheshire Baton Relay event a resounding success!](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/10/01/mid-cheshire-baton-relay-event-a-resounding-success/) - The Mid Cheshire Line Baton Relay Walk for Railway 200 has been a resounding success. Starting at Manchester Picadilly on Monday 22nd September and concluding at Chester Station on Saturday 27th September this station to station walking event involved passing a special knitted baton on from walk leader to walk leader as they made their way from - [Mid Cheshire Line Baton Relay - Day 2](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/09/23/mid-cheshire-line-baton-relay-day-2/) - Day 2 of the Mid Cheshire Line Baton Relay started at the old Manchester Central Station which is now an exhibition centre. The group, led by Ian Stuart were not tempted to head into the accounting conference going on there at the time and instead set off in the bright sunshine through the streets of - [Mid Cheshire Line Baton Relay - Day 1](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/09/22/mid-cheshire-line-baton-relay-day-1/) - The Mid Cheshire Line Baton Relay to celebrate Railway 200 began on Monday 22nd September. The walking group led by Becky Styles and Owain Roberts from Northern gathered at Piccadilly Station where the group posed for some photos with the baton before boarding the train to Woodley. From here they walked to Tiviot Dale Remains, following - [Mid Cheshire Line Station to Station relay walks schedule](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/05/09/mid-cheshire-line-station-to-station-relay-walks-schedule/) - The Stockton & Darlington Railway opened on 27 September 1825, connecting places, people, communities and ideas and ultimately transforming the world. Railway 200 is a year-long nationwide partnership-led campaign to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway and inspire a new generation of young pioneering talent to choose a career in rail. It invites community, - [History of the Railways in Northwich](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/08/04/history-of-the-railways-in-northwich/) - To celebrate Railway 200 there will be an exhibition on the history of the railways in Northwich from 13th September 2025 to 4th January 2026 at the Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse, London Road, Northwich, CW9 8AB. The exhibition is being organised by Mid Cheshire CRP with the help of local railway historian Trevor Booth. No booking - [Friends of Hale mark Railway 200](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/07/29/friends-of-hale-mark-railway-200/) - Friends of Hale donned sun hats and had a work party in the glorious sunshine as they added some more Railway 200 themed bunting and flowers in scarlet red. I think you`ll agree Hale Station looks stunning thanks to the volunteers' efforts. Well done all! - [Mid Cheshire CRP represented at Westminster](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/07/29/mid-cheshire-crp-represented-at-westminster/) - Community Rail Officer Sarah Muir headed to London on July 7th to represent Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership at the Parliamentary Summer Reception at Westminster. The event hosted by Helena Dollimore MP was about celebrating community rail and included a speech from Rail Minister Lord Hendy. Sarah enjoyed chatting to fellow guests on the water - [Northwich Station Art work features in Cheshire life](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/07/29/northwich-station-art-work-features-in-cheshire-life/) - The Northwich Station art panels designed by local artist Jim Stanley have got a mention in Cheshire Life Magazine. Here`s Jim showing off his amazing handy work which features the diverse cities towns and countryside along the Mid Cheshire Line. The art panels were commissioned to celebrate Railway 200 with funding provided by Cross Country, - [Knutsford Station Volunteers Reveal Their Railway 200 Border](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/07/04/knutsford-station-volunteers-reveal-their-railway-200-border/) - Friends of Knutsford Station have created a fabulous Railway 200 themed lOng Border and herb garden. The border features plants representing the red, white and black colours of Railway 200 including the scarlet coloured Riley`s Geraniums and herbs planted to form a 200 to mark the 200th year of the modern railway. This bright and aromatic - [Helping Wildlife at Northwich](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/06/26/helping-wildlife-at-northwich/) - The Northwich Station volunteers have been doing their bit to give pollinators a helping hand with the creation and planting of a wildflower bed on the grassy embankment by the car park. The flowers were grown from seed by two of the volunteers Andy and Catriona and the bed dug out with help from Northwich - [Chester Carers Trust Enjoy a Music Train](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/06/26/chester-carers-trust-enjoy-a-music-train/) - Members of Chester Carers Trust enjoyed live entertainment from The Time Bandits and a pub meal at The Golden Pheasant in Plumley. The trip was supported by the rail partnership and Northern Trains Ltd to promote travel confidence. - [A Lick of Paint and Flowers at Lostock Gralam](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/06/26/a-lick-of-paint-and-flowers-at-lostock-gralam/) - The Lostock Gralam volunteers have been beavering away to make their station look its best. They`ve planted flowers in the new planters funded by Groundwork and given a stretch of wall a fresh lick of paint. - [Getting Creative at Greenbank](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/06/26/getting-creative-at-greenbank/) - The Greenbank volunteers are well known for their artistic talents.Here are there latest murals which I think you`ll agree really brighten up the platform. - [Knutsford Station Roses in Bloom](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/06/26/knutsford-station-roses-in-bloom/) - The spell of fine weather has brought the roses at Knutsford Station in to bloom and I think you`ll agree they look stunning! - [Thomas Brassey Statue Unveiled in Chester](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/06/12/thomas-brassey-statue-unveiled-in-chester/) - Rail partnership directors were on the guest list to witness the unveiling of a Thomas Brassey Statue at Chester station on 28th May to mark Railway 200-the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Civil Engineer Thomas Brassey not only built Chester Station but railways and railway related infrastructure all over Britain and the world. The statue, - [Friends of Hale Explore Rail History](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/06/26/friends-of-hale-explore-rail-history/) - Friends of Hale have created some history boards exploring the past of this picturesque Victorian station. The boards, which were created to celebrate Railway 200-200 years of the modern railway, will give rail users something interesting to look at while they wait for their train. Well done to all involved! - [Northwich Station Railway 200 Art Launch](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/05/30/northwich-station-railway-200-art-launch/) - On the morning of Friday 30th May invited guests gathered at Northwich Station to see the unveiling of 9 art panels by Northwich based artist Jim Stanley. Jim is getting a name for himself in the town and beyond for his signature monochrome style works having also created pieces for Witton Albion Football Club and - [Crewe to Manchester Community Rail Officer Role](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/05/16/crewe-to-manchester-community-rail-officer-role/) - Your chance to join the Crewe to Manchester CRP Team. The role is wide ranging with unique challenges and opportunities representing two Community Rail Partnerships and their overarching management group. Projects within the role are varied. You will work closely with Friends of Station groups, Train Operating Companies, Council/Network Rail officers, Councillors, community groups, residents, - [Sprucing up Northwich Station](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/05/13/sprucing-up-northwich-station/) - Friends of Northwich Station took time to pose for a picture next to their two new planters which are either side of the ticket office entrance and were made by Mid Cheshire Community Sheds. The Friends group have regular litter picking days at the station. The groups activites recently featured in an article in Our - [Railway 200 celebrations](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/05/13/railway-200-celebrations/) - Railway 200 celebrations are well and truly underway along the Mid Cheshire Line. The volunteers have been putting up themed bunting and planting flowers in the red white and black colour scheme. This year long national event marks 200 years of the modern railway. Here is the red white and black themed bunting fluttering in - [VE Day celebrations](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/05/08/ve-day-celebrations/) - Many of the station adopters group celebrated the anniversary of VE Day (8th May 1945)by displaying themed bunting and creating commemorative displays. These include the pictured poppy display at Hale Station and the themed poetry board at Navigation Rd. - [New platform art for Cuddington Station](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/05/04/new-platform-art-for-cuddington-station/) - There was a gathering at Cuddington station on Sunday 4th May to celebrate the installation of 3 mosaic panels on the Chester side shelter. The project was driven by Cuddington and Sandiway Youth Club plus pupils from Cuddington and Sandiway primary schools under the guidance of mosaic artist Jan Johnson and project Mgr Beth Barlow. Funding - [Getting creative with words at Stockport library](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/05/13/getting-creative-with-words-at-stockport-library/) - Pam Bradshaw creator of Hare and Rabbit; Travels on a Train and her colleague Stephen Evans sported bunny ears to deliverer poetry workshops based on this book of verse. Each child in attendance also got the chance to take home there very own copy of Hare and Rabbit. Pam and Stephen have also held workshops - [Witton Church Walk Rail Adventure](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/04/17/witton-church-walk-rail-adventure/) - A class of pupils from Witton Church Walk Primary School in Northwich had a try the train trip to Delamere Forest recently courtesy of Northern Trains Ltd. After a safety talk form Rebecca Styles of Northern the children safely boarded and waved excitedly to Rebecca and Community Rail Officer Sarah Muir as they waved them on - [5* Accommodation at Cuddington Station](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/04/17/5-accommodation-at-cuddington-station/) - Friends of Cuddington have been doing their bit to help our bees and bugs by providing them with 5* accommodation with this newly installed bee and bug hotel. Along with pollinator friendly planting its a great way to give our struggling wildlife a helping hand. - [Community Rail Development Officer](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/04/09/community-rail-development-officer/) - North Cheshire Community Rail Partnership (NCCRP) is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and self-motivated person, with proven skills and experience, to manage a busy and varied workload promoting and supporting the delivery of our work. We are a community grassroots organisation, established as a Community Interest Company, that has a vision to ensure that we - [New Planters at Lostock Gralam](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/03/24/new-planters-at-lostock-gralam/) - Lostock Gralam Station has been a hive of activity today as the station adopters and volunteers from Grozone Community Garden help Pete Attwood of Groundwork to install them into the bank on the Manchester bound platform. The planters have been funded through Groundwork and the Lostock Gralam volunteers can`t wait to plant them up in - [Navigation Road Primary Art at Altrincham](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/03/24/navigation-road-primary-art-at-altrincham/) - Navigation Road Primary recently made an eye-catching art themed poster for the community notice board at Altrincham Interchange. Friends of Altrincham Interchange reached out to the school and asked if they would like to work on something to brighten up Pl.4 and I think you`ll agree they`ve done a fantastic job. Here the children are - [Steam Locomotive on the Mid Cheshire Line](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/03/02/steam-locomotive-on-the-mid-cheshire-line/) - On Sunday 2nd March a steam locomotive drew flocks of admirers along the Mid Cheshire. The Loco was heading to Chester before branching off towards Holyhead in North Wales. The excited onlookers were delighted to capture this rare and special event. - [Cheshire Best Kept Stations success](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/02/06/cheshire-best-kept-stations-success/) - Four Mid Cheshire Line station friends’ groups picked up awards at the Cheshire Best Kept Stations awards evening at Crewe Alexandra FC on Thursday 6th February. These were Altrincham, Hale, Delamere and Mouldsworth and a special whole line award for last years success at RHS Tatton where the volunteers created an award-winning long border. - [Poetry Board at Altrincham Interchange](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2025/01/13/poetry-board-at-altrincham-interchange/) - Friends of Altrincham Interchange have created a themed poetry board for the Altrincham Interchange ticket office with poems taken from our new book Hare and Rabbit; Travels on a Train. This beautifully illustrated book of verse, funded by the rail partnership, was created by Altrincham based writer and artist Pam Bradshaw. Each poem tells of - [Mid Cheshire Line volunteers get in the Xmas spirit](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/12/20/mid-cheshire-line-volunteers-get-in-the-xmas-spirit/) - Friends of Hale have been festooning their station with festive wreathes and it even has its own Xmas tree. Whilst further along the line at Greenbank they`ve been getting arty with their seasonal platform mural. These embellishments are sure to help passengers get in the Xmas spirit and helps transform stations into a welcoming cheerful - [3 Mid Cheshire Line stations wow judges for Britain in Bloom](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/11/18/3-mid-cheshire-line-stations-wow-judges-for-britain-in-bloom/) - A huge well done to 3 of our station friends' groups at Altrincham, Hale and Knutsford who were all recently awarded level 5`s in the Britain in Bloom competition. It`s fantastic to see the work of the volunteers being officially recognised and a great honour for 3 Mid Cheshire Line stations to receive such high - [A cheerful welcome at Hale](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/11/18/a-cheerful-welcome-at-hale/) - If you were in any doubt about whether you`ve arrived at Hale station you won't be any loner thanks to the smart running in board erected by Friends of Hale. The scarlet p[painted sign spelling Hale contract nicely with the bottle green painted planters of seasonal flowers. Looking good Friends of Hale! - [Northwest in Bloom Awards](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2023/11/01/northwest-in-bloom-awards/) - Three Mid-Cheshire Line station groups impressed the judges at the RHS Northwest in Bloom Awards. The challenging work of the station adopters and volunteers has been rewarded; The results were announced in October. Knutsford Station - level 4 and outstanding for Altrincham and Hale Stations, both received level 5. Congratulations to all involved”. - [Mid Cheshire Rail Partnership Meet Up](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/11/12/mid-cheshire-rail-partnership-meet-up/) - The rail partnership had a meet up with all the station volunteers from along the mid Cheshire Line last week at The Golden Pheasant in Plumley. The evening was a chance for everyone to socialise, share ideas and successes and generally have a catch up. As you can see form the pictures a good time - [Preparing for Remembrance Day](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/11/07/preparing-for-remembrance-day/) - Friends of Altrincham Interchange have been busy preparing for Remembrance Day (Monday 11th November) with a poignant display of scarlet poppies and themed poetry. Special thanks also to the Altrincham library knitters for providing these unique knitted wreathes to mark the occasion. - [Northwich Station teams up with local schools](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/11/04/northwich-station-teams-up-with-local-schools/) - Northwich Station has been a hive of activity lately with 30 art panels designed by local school children now on display on the Chester and Manchester bound platforms. The art work has been produced by children from schools in the Northwich Education Partnership for their annual art project with the theme being a "Sence of - [Tarvin Cubs Train trip](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/10/21/tarvin-cubs-train-trip/) - On the 14th October the local scout troop had a trip on the train to Delamere forest. This was a chance to put their rail safety knowledge from their Arlo's Adventures books into practice and work towards there rail safety badge. They also got to spend an hour having fun in Delamere forest which is beautiful - [Friends of Cuddington Station celebrate 21 years](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/09/30/friends-of-cuddington-station-celebrate-21-years/) - Friends of Cuddington Station celebrated their 21st year anniversary in August making them the longest standing volunteer along the Mid Cheshire Line. To mark the occasion the station frineds were treated to afternoon tea at the Village Hall courtesy of the Parish Council. We at the partnership would also like to say a massive thank - [Mid Cheshire Line Photography Competition](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/09/02/mid-cheshire-line-photography-competition/) - If you`ve not yet entered the Mid Cheshire Line photography competition there's still plenty of time. Just take a snap out of the train window and send if ff, there's some fantastic prizes to be won in 3 different age categories from 5yrs old and onwards!! - [Join the Friends of Northwich Station](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/08/30/join-the-friends-of-northwich-station/) - Fancy meeting new people and cherishing your community? Friends of Northwich Station are keen to welcome new members so please come along to their next meeting on 10th September at 10am at The Penny Black, Northwich CW9 5AB. Station volunteers help care for their community's station and help transform them into pleasant and welcoming spaces thought art - [Tatton Long border plants find new home in Knutsford](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/08/15/tatton-long-border-plants-find-new-home-in-knutsford/) - The Friends of Knutsford Station have been busy incorporating some of the left over plants from the Tatton Long border exhibit into the station borders. Christine chose Ammi Visnaga and Black Millet along with Lavender and Geraniums for the main bed. Betty incorporated Campanula and perennial Geraniums in her planters whilst Karina’s car park long - [Through the Train Window 2024](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/08/05/through-the-train-window-2024-2/) - Call all budding photographers! The Mid Cheshire line photography competition is running again this year with more fantastic prizes to be won in 3 different age categories from 5yrs onwards. So why not send us your snaps of your rail adventures to be in with a chance of winning-closing date 20th September. Click here for more - [Station Friends wow judges at RHS Tatton this summer](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/08/05/station-friends-wow-judges-at-rhs-tatton-this-summer/) - The green fingered skills of the mid Cheshire Line volunteers were recognised at the RHS Tatton Flower Show in July when their long border exhibit was awarded the prestigious RHS Silver Gilt award. Their rail themed creation was the culmination of months of planning which began last autumn when Plumley station friend Harry Allen fist - [Friends of the Mid Cheshire Line create a Long Border at RHS Tatton](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/07/05/friends-of-the-mid-cheshire-line-create-a-long-border-at-rhs-tatton/) - Eight groups of volunteers from stations along the Mid Cheshire Line have worked together to create a Long Border for the RHS Show at Tatton. They have designed a railway-themed border using their gardening and engineering experience. Mid Cheshire Community Sheds have built a miniature station fence. The Welsh Highland Railway and Ffestiniog Railway have - [Rail officers attend Chester Big Green Weekend](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/06/26/rail-officers-attend-chester-big-green-weekend/) - Mid Cheshire and North Cheshire Community rail officers Sarah Muir and Marina Farey held a stall at the Chester Green Weekend on Saturday15th June. Despite the unseasonably chilly weather they had a quite a few visitors to the stall and the opportunity to chat to people about the work of their rail partnerships. - [University of Chester Students Make Digital Content](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/07/01/university-of-chester-students-make-digital-content/) - During the month of May 2nd year media students from the University of Chester have been making digital content along the Mid Cheshire Line in a joint project between the university and rail partnership. Funded by Community Rail Networks` Integrated Sustainable Transport fund the venture aims to appeal to young people by showing all the fun days - [Cheshire Buddies plan to transform an old phone box at Chester](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/06/26/cheshire-buddies-plan-to-transform-an-old-phone-box-at-chester/) - Cheshire buddies will soon be working on an art project at Chester station to transform a red phone box at Chester station into a Dr Who themed art installation. Here is Stephanie from Cheshire Buddies and artist Sue measuring up the phone box. - [More new volunteers for Lostock Gralam](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/06/26/more-new-volunteers-for-lostock-gralam/) - Some new volunteers for Lostock also received their safety briefing recently from Rebecca (Becky) Styles of Northern. Here`s the 2 Marks and Dave posing for a snap with Becky. The group are keen to start working at the station and have some great ideas so watch this space! - [A new loco planter for Delamere](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/06/27/a-new-loco-planter-for-delamere/) - Community Sheds have made a new locomotive planter painted shiny blue for Delamere station. It’s now taken pride of place on the Manchester side platform. - [Practice day for Tatton](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/06/27/practice-day-for-tatton/) - There was a practice day on Thursday 20th June for the Tatton Long Border project at rail partnership director Harry Allen's house. Harry, who has been leading on the project and wife Penny have been doing a fantastic job nurturing trays of plants which will soon make up the display. Station Friends from along the - [Thank you and good luck to the students of Greenbank school](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/06/27/thank-you-and-good-luck-to-the-students-of-greenbank-school/) - The students of Greenbank school have been working at Lostock Gralam every Monday since spring time on an ornamental flower border for the Manchester side platform. Although the work has been tough at times clearing the grassy bank so make a space for the flowers, they`ve been spurred on by the enthusiasm of their teacher - [Through the Train Window 2024](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/06/27/through-the-train-window-2024/) - Enter our fun summer 2024 competition! Budding photographers or keen rail travellers are all welcome. Below is our T&C’s and we’d just like to wish you all good luck! The competition will run from Monday 22nd July and close at midnight on 20th September. All photographic entries must be taken through the train window – - [Altrincham to Chester Music Train](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/06/24/altrincham-to-chester-music-train/) - Thursday 27 June – only 12 places left – Altrincham to Chester at Alexander’s(departing from Altrincham at 18:36 and returning to Altrincham at 23:54) Music on the train is from Geoff Higginbottom and Rob Carroll. They play six- and twelve-string guitars and bodhran as well as singing unaccompanied. Geoff sings traditional songs (his powerful voice being ideal - [Station Friends at RHS Tatton](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/06/24/station-friends-at-rhs-tatton/) - All the Friends Groups from the stations along the Mid Cheshire Line have come together to create a garden for the Royal Horticultural Society’s Show in Tatton Park. RHS Tatton runs from Wednesday 17 July to Sunday 21 July. The Station Friends Garden is one of the Long Borders created by community groups which will - [Mid Cheshire Line volunteers  to wow visitors at RHS Tatton this summer](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/06/21/mid-cheshire-line-volunteers-to-wow-visitors-at-rhs-tatton-this-summer/) - Since autumn last year, the green fingered Mid Cheshire Line volunteers have been busying themselves in preparation for the RHS Tatton Flower Show 2024 between the 17th -21st July . The idea to exhibit at this prestigious horticultural event was the brainchild of rail partnership director and Plumley station volunteer Harry Allen. “The project has - [Mid Cheshire CRP celebrate Community Rail Week](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/05/30/mid-cheshire-crp-celebrate-community-rail-week/) - id Cheshire CRP were invited to attend a publicity event at Piccadilly station by network Rail to mark Community Rail Week. They joined other rail partnerships on a stall at the station and had the opportunity to hand out publicity and chat to passers-by about community rail on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st May. A good number - [An Ornamental Bed for Lostock Gralam](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/05/30/an-ornamental-bed-for-lostock-gralam/) - Jodie Johnson and her students from Greenbank School have been busy at Lostock Gralam Station clearing an area of grass to make an ornamental flower bed. They will spell out the word Lostock in flowers. Jodie `s parents have also come along to lend their support and horticultural skills to the project. Its fantastic to - [Special Birthday Wishes!](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/05/30/special-birthday-wishes/) - Friends of Hale mark the stations 162nd birthday in style recently by decorating the platform window with a very special message! What an ingenious idea-Well done to this creative group of volunteers and Happy Birthday to Hale Station!!! - [Friends of Northwich Station Morning Litter Pick](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/05/30/friends-of-northwich-station-morning-litter-pick/) - The recently formed Friends of Northwich Station completed their second litter pick morning at Northwich station on Saturday 18th May. They collected a few bags of litter, particularly from around the shrubbed area bordering Tescos. The most curious find was an old hoover pulled out of the bushes! Well done Friends of |Northwich on helping to - [Cuddington to Delamere Walk](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/04/24/cuddington-to-delamere-walk/) - The weather hasn't been brilliant this spring at all, but last Friday we did have blue skies for our walk from Cuddington to Delamere The group was lead by Chris Moseley of Cheshire West and Chester Council and his walking for health group. Setting off from Cuddington station, we walked a stretch of both the - [Wildlife Art Trail moves to Countess of Chester Country Park](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/04/25/wildlife-art-trail-moves-to-countess-of-chester-country-park/) - The Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership is proud to sponsor the move of Nicky Thompson Art Wildlife Trail to Countess of Chester Country Park in Chester earlier this month so the art can be enjoyed in a new area. The images are so striking and add so much to the parkland. The photo shows Mary - [Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership Logo](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/04/11/mid-cheshire-community-rail-partnership-logo/) - Talented design student Jesse Reed of Sir John Deanes College in Northwich has created a bold new logo for the Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership. She drew her inspiration from the blue, yellow and grey livery of Northern trains and the majestic deciduous trees of our verdant Cheshire rail route. Jesse has also designed a - [Pettypool Community Working Hard at Delamere Station](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/04/04/pettypool-community-working-hard-at-delamere-station/) - Pettypool Community have been hard at work again at Delamere station clearing and tidying the Manchester bound car park and building planters out of recycled pallets before adding colorful pollinator friendly flowers. They also brought down the award which the Delamere group won at the Cheshire Best Kept Stations awards evening recently which recognized the - [The Great British Spring clean](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/03/26/the-great-british-spring-clean/) - Friends of Altrincham Interchange recently took part in The Great British Spring clean where they collected a whopping 9 bags of litter from around the station. The staff do a wonderful job keeping the platforms spotless, so the group focused on the rubbish which had become caught up in the brambles and shrubbery at the - [2023 Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/03/12/2023-cheshire-best-kept-stations-awards/) - Three Mid Cheshire Line stations won awards at the Cheshire Best Kept Stations awards evening last Tuesday 12th March. The event which was held at The Grange seeks to recognise the fantastic and innovative work carried out by friends' groups across the region. Hale were recognised for going all out with their Kings Coronation decorations, Green - [Lostock station to welcome eager young volunteers](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/03/18/lostock-station-to-welcome-eager-young-volunteers/) - Lostock station will soon be welcoming an eager group of young volunteers and rail enthusiasts from nearby Green Bank school. They have big plans for the station and would like to start by making a wildflower garden on the Chester bound platform. Here they are on a recent flying visit to the station where they - [Friends of Northwich Station Litter Pick](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/03/11/friends-of-northwich-station-litter-pick/) - On Saturday 9th March Friends of Northwich Station met up to litter pick the station and surrounding areas. The shrubbery around the Tescoes car park, which shares a boundary with the station, yielded some particularly interesting finds besides the usual plastic wrappers and discarded cigarette butts. These included 3 brand new looking welly boots that were - [Petty Pool College in Sandiway](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/03/11/petty-pool-college-in-sandiway/) - A group of students from Petty Pool College in Sandiway enjoyed one of their regular volunteering sessions at Delamere station recently. The students have plans to make it more wildlife friendly this year by adding hedgehog hotels and planters of wildflowers to give the local wildlife a helping hand. So next time you visit Delamere - [Friends of Hale Station tidy up](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/03/11/friends-of-hale-station-tidy-up/) - Friends of Hale Station had a tidy up session in the bright spring sunshine this week. A couple of passengers stopped to compliment them on how nice the platforms always look. After working hard, they enjoyed that all important warm drink and a catch-up. Keep up the good work Friends of Hale! - [Springtime at Cuddington station](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/03/05/springtime-at-cuddington-station/) - If you were to look out of the window today you might think springtime is a long way off but the flowers know different. Visitors to Cuddington station might not find anything to smile about in the weather but these bright seasonal flowers are sure to bring cheer on the most miserable of days. They - [Stockport Potential Bee Garden & Tour](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/02/16/stockport-potential-bee-garden-tour/) - Community Rail Officer Sarah Muir met with fellow rail officers Sarah Morgan and John Kenny of Crewe to Manchester and Southeast Manchester rail partnerships to discuss making a potential bee garden on a shrub bed platform border at the towns` station. Lisa Magee of Avanti Northwest, who is involved with many community activities at the - [Let`s Talk about Sustainability at Tatton Park](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/02/08/lets-talk-about-sustainability-at-tatton-park/) - On Thursday 8th February Community Rail Officer Sarah Muir attended the Let`s Talk about Sustainability event held at Tatton Park and organised by Visit Cheshire. Along with Sarah Morgan and Marina Farey of Crewe to Manchester and North Cheshire CRP`s they held a stall at the event and handed out booklets and made some fantastic connections - [Residents Volunteer at Northwich Station](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/02/07/residents-volunteer-at-northwich-station/) - On Wednesday 7th February a large group of local residents turned up to a volunteer information session and safety briefing at Northwich Station led by Rebecca Styles of Northern with CRO Sarah Muir also in attendance and behind the camera in photo. The group were very enthusiastic and already have some great ideas for what they`d - [Kim Smiths Morning Show on Radio Northwich](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/02/05/kim-smiths-morning-show-on-radio-northwich/) - On Monday 5th CRO Sarah Muir was invited on Kim Smiths morning show on Radio Northwich to talk about setting up a station volunteering group at Northwich Station. Kim and Sarah got on like a house on fire and as well as talking about music, childhood dreams and family life Sarah talked told Kim and the - [Could you be a friend to Northwich Station?](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2024/01/12/could-you-be-a-friend-to-northwich-station/) - Now the building work is nearing completion at Northwich Station the rail partnership is eager to get a Friends group established there again. This station, which has been down on its luck in recent years due to the ticket office collapse, at one time won accolades for its fragrant rose garden. Rebecca Styles of rail - [Xmas news](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2023/12/20/xmas-news/) - The Green Bank Volunteers Graham, Nigel, Russell and Andros pause work to pose for a photo. They`re working on a new Xmas mural. The Greenbankers like to celebrate cultural and sporting events with platform art. At Altrincham Interchange Bev and new helper Hilary got creative with baubles in the new waiting room on Pl4 as - [Safety Briefing](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2023/11/21/safety-briefing/) - Northerns Communities and Sustainability Mgr Rebecca Styles held a mass safety briefing at Altrincham station on the 21st November. It was a chance for volunteers to refresh their memories on platform safety and ask any questions they had. Community Rail Officer Sarah Muir has also been holding refresher safety briefings for those who couldn`t make - [Volunteer Meet up and a big thank you](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2023/10/20/volunteer-meet-up-and-a-big-thank-you/) - In early October, the station volunteers met up at The Golden Pheasant in Plumley to catch up and share ideas. It was also the perfect opportunity to say thank you to John Hulme and John Oates, founding members and partnership directors who stood down recently after 20 years at the helm. They were presented with - [Fresh hope for the disused land at Altrincham Interchange](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2023/11/16/fresh-hope-for-the-disused-land-at-altrincham-interchange/) - The community rail officer met with Alice Nelton and Kerenza McCanclan of Orlinda Community gardens on the 16th of November to look at the disused land at the interchange. The pair are interested in taking the space on to transform it into a vibrant community garden. Work is expected to start in 2024. - [Through the Train Window Competition Winners announced!](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2023/10/03/through-the-train-window-competition-winners-announced/) - Winners of the second Through the Train Window competition have been announced by Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership. The competition ran throughout the summer and encouraged rail travellers to submit photos as seen ‘Through the train window’. The competition was judged by photographer John Horsley and judging was in the following categories – 5-12 years, - [Mid Cheshire Walkers Dunham Massey train trip](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2023/09/19/mid-cheshire-walkers-dunham-massey-train-trip/) - ON Friday 15th September a group of 20 travelled by rail from Cuddington and Northwich up to Altrincham to take part in a walking trip to the National Trust property, Dunham Massey. They were joined by Community Rail Officer Sarah Muir. The walkers were made up of Country side Ranger Chris Moseley's wellbeing walking group - [High flying doves at Altrincham Interchange!](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2023/09/30/high-flying-doves-at-altrincham-interchange/) - The dove mosaics, made some time ago by pupils of Blessed Thomas Halford School and their art teacher Leanne Harris, are finally adorning the walls of the bus station at Altrincham Interchange. These avian themed art works were created using a mixture of new tiles and repurposed Victorian ones with stunning results! Well done to - [New Music train dates for October!!!](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2023/09/03/new-music-train-dates-for-september-and-october/) - October Music Trains New dates have been set for the fabulous Mid Cheshire October music trains. Enjoy an evening of live music and a pub stop, please see below for details!!! Wednesday 11 October – Chester to Plumley Time Bandits on the Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant. Click here for more info.https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Time-Bandits-CTR-11-October-23-1.pdf Thursday - [Chester Station marks 175 years!](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2023/08/20/chester-station-marks-175-years/) - The town crier draws a crowd as he spreads the news on the mile stone anniversary. - [Fence painting day with Vale Royal Conservation Volunteers](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2023/08/14/fence-painting-day-with-vale-royal-conservation-volunteers/) - On the 10th August Community Rail Officer Sarah Muir joined the Vale Royal Conservation Volunteers for a half day of fence painting at Cuddington Station. Despite the sweltering weather the group out in a good few hours painting a section of the Manchester platform fence white which was quite a fiddly job! VRCV work throughout - [Through the Train Window](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2023/07/18/through-the-train-window-2/) - Our photography competition returns!! Budding photographers or keen rail travelers you are all welcome. Below is our T&C’s and we’d just like to wish you all good luck! The competition will run from Monday 24th July and close at midnight on 22nd September. When you are out and about this summer visiting all the attractions - [Petty Pool Volunteers at Delamere Station](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2023/05/19/petty-pool-volunteers-at-delamere-station/) - Students from Petty Pool college have returned to Delamere Station to once again look after it. They had worked their previously but the pandemic had forced them to stop. The students, with the support of Petty Pool staff members, enjoyed gardening and train spotting in the warm May sunshine. - [MAJOR INVESTMENT IN CHESTER STATION](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2007/05/01/major-investment-in-chester-station/) - Work is now proceeding with the major investments in Chester Station - [EXPLORE CHESHIRE WITH A CHESHIRE DAY RANGER](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/02/19/explore-cheshire-with-a-cheshire-day-ranger/) - Explore Cheshire and Merseyside by train using the Cheshire Day Ranger ..... - [TRAVELLING BY TRAIN: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2008/04/08/travelling-by-train-frequently-asked-questions/) - Travelling by train can sometimes be a little daunting .... - [SCENIC BRITAIN BY TRAIN: CURRENT EDITION NOW AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/05/13/scenic-britain-by-train-current-edition-now-available-to-download/) - The 2010 edition of Scenic Britain by Train is now available .... - [LIVE MUSIC TRAIN TO MOBBERLEY: THURSDAY 21ST AUGUST](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2008/10/02/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 RAILWAY STATION](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2008/11/13/chester-railway-station/) - Chester Railway Station’s latest development has been officially opened .... - [CHESTER STATION GATEWAY WINS NATIONAL AWARD](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2008/07/28/chester-station-gateway-wins-national-award/) - The Chester Station Gateway Partnership has received national recognition at the Network Rail Environment Awards. - [GREAT HALF TERM OFFERS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2008/10/22/great-half-term-offers/) - Mention 92.5 CHESHIRE FM and there is a free child place .... - [FREE TOWN CENTRE SHUTTLE BUS FOR STOCKPORT](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2008/11/22/free-town-centre-shuttle-bus-for-stockport/) - Shopping in Stockport is now that bit easier, thanks to the free Metroshuttle bus ..... - [THE GREAT EASTERN EXPRESS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/03/01/the-great-eastern-express/) - Join MCRUA aboard this memorable Rail Tour to the Fenlands including Peterborough, Ely and Cambridge. - [CHESTER FOLK FESTIVAL'S MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/03/15/chester-folk-festivals-music-train-from-chester-to-plumley/) - Musicians from the Chester Folk Festival (to be held at Kelsall from 22-25 May 2009) 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 FOLK FESTIVAL MUSIC TRAIN](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/03/24/chester-folk-festival-music-train/) - Musicians from the Chester Folk Festival (to be held at Kelsall from 22-25 May 2009) 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. - [MID CHESHIRE LINE FESTIVAL](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/03/24/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](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/04/29/mays-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 .... - [MIDSUMMER MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/04/30/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 .... - [MIDSUMMER MUSIC TRAIN](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/04/30/midsummer-music-train/) - Root Chords, the Chester-based acoustic rock'n roll band, are playing and singing on the music train .... - [CHESTER MUSIC FESTIVALS MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/05/01/chester-music-festivals-music-train-from-chester-to-plumley/) - Gus Glynn and Friends are playing and singing on the Music Train .... - [CHESTER MUSIC FESTIVAL'S MUSIC](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/05/01/chester-music-festivals-music/) - Gus Glynn and Friends are playing and singing on the music train .... - [SEPTEMBER MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/05/05/september-music-train-from-chester-to-plumley/) - 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 - [NEW TIMETABLES ARE NOW AVAILABLE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/05/16/new-timetables-are-now-available/) - New pocket timetables are now available .... - [JULY'S MUSIC TRAIN - FROM MANCHESTER PICCADILLY, STOCKPORT AND ALTRINCHAM TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/06/26/julys-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. - [MID CHESHIRE LINE MUSIC TRAIN 22ND JULY 2009](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/06/26/mid-cheshire-line-music-train-22nd-july-2009/) - 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 and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley. Leaving Manchester Piccadilly at 18:17 (Stockport 18:30, Altrincham 18:46) and returning at 22:35. The music train uses one of the regular hourly services on the Mid Cheshire line. There is no charge for the event - just the price of your ordinary train ticket. Your 'admission' is the train fare. Other than drinks and food at the pub, there is nothing else to pay - though there is a collection for the musicians at the end. - [AUGUST MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/06/26/august-music-train-from-chester-to-plumley/) - 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. - [POTENTIAL SUICIDE DISRUPTS MID CHESHIRE LINE SERVICES](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/07/09/potential-suicide-disrupts-mid-cheshire-line-services/) - Last evening (Wednesday 8th July 2009) a suicidal person on Stockport Viaduct severely disrupted services .... - [SANDBACH - NORTHWICH RAILWAY LINE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/07/22/sandbach-northwich-railway-line/) - Feasibility Report is published for the re-opening of the Middlewich Branch to Passengers .... - [BACK ON TRACK](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/07/29/back-on-track/) - The Northwich Guardian reports the re-opening of the Northwich to Sandbach Railway Line to Passengers is Back on Track .... - [SUNDAY BUS REPLACEMENT SERVICE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/08/05/sunday-bus-replacement-service/) - Buses will replace services on the Mid Cheshire Line on Sunday 16th and 23rd August 2009 .... - [CHESTER RAILWAY STATION TOURS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/08/14/chester-railway-station-tours/) - Join a Guided Tour & update on this historic railway station .... - [GREAT WESTERN EXPRESS RAIL TOUR](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/09/28/great-western-express-rail-tour/) - The MCRUA Online Booking Office is now open for their next Rail Tour to Oxford, Bath and Bristol .... - [ALTRINCHAM STATION BOOKING OFFICE IS CLOSED](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/10/05/altrincham-station-booking-office-is-closed/) - The Booking Office at Altrincham is closed for refurbishment .... - [FREE BUS TO THE ZOO](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/10/21/free-bus-to-the-zoo/) - Visit Chester Zoo by Train over half term and take a free bus .... - [MID CHESHIRE LINE MUSIC TRAINS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/10/26/mid-cheshire-line-music-trains-2/) - Passengers on the Mid Cheshire Line have enjoyed 15 Music Trains .... - [GREAT WESTERN EXPRESS RAIL TOUR](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/10/26/great-western-express-rail-tour-2/) - MCRUA has announced preliminary details of its next Rail Tour to Oxford, Bath and Bristol .... - [LOCAL TRANSPORT PLAN](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/10/29/local-transport-plan/) - Cheshire West and Chester Council is preparing a new Local Transport Plan .... - [TRAMS TO RUN IN MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/10/30/trams-to-run-in-manchester-city-centre/) - Pedestrians and motorists in the Manchester city centre are being advised .... - [METROLINK SERVICES RETURN TO THE CITY CENTRE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/11/03/metrolink-services-return-to-the-city-centre/) - Trams returned to Manchester city centre on schedule today .... - [MID CHESHIRE LINE VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/11/08/mid-cheshire-line-volunteers-make-a-difference/) - Volunteers on the Mid Cheshire have been supporting CSV Make a Difference Day .... - [VOLUNTEERS JOIN CSV MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/11/01/volunteers-join-csv-make-a-difference-day/) - Local volunteers make a difference at Cuddington Railway Station .... - [VOLUNTEERS JOIN CSV MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/11/08/volunteers-join-csv-make-a-difference-day-2/) - Local volunteers make a difference at Plumley Railway Station .... - [VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/11/08/volunteers-make-a-difference/) - Local volunteers make a difference at Mobberley Railway Station .... - [NETWORK RAIL STATION SURVEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/11/13/network-rail-station-survey/) - Fill in the Network Rail Station survey for the chance to win an annual season ticket or £2,000.... - [MID CHESHIRE LINE BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2009/11/28/mid-cheshire-line-bus-replacements/) - Passengers are being advised of bus replacement services on late night services week commencing 7th & 14th December - [CHESHIRE DAY RANGER](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/01/23/cheshire-day-ranger/) - The prices of the Cheshire Day Ranger for 2010 have been held at £18 for an adult and £9 for a child. Even cheaper with a railcard !Excellent value for money if you are looking for a great rail day out in Cheshire.The Day Ranger covers more than Cheshire. It extends out to Liverpool, Manchester, Buxton - [MID CHESHIRE LINE WINS FOUR ACCOLADES](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/01/19/mid-cheshire-line-wins-four-accolades/) - Four stations on the Mid Cheshire Line have won awards ... - [CHESTER FOLK FESTIVALS MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/02/12/chester-folk-festivals-music-train-from-chester-to-plumley-2/) - Musicians from the Chester Folk Festival are playing and singing .... - [MUSIC TRAINS 2010](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/02/22/music-trains-2010/) - The Mid Cheshire Line Music Trains are now planned for 2010 ... - [VOLUNTEERING ON THE MID CHESHIRE LINE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/03/17/volunteering-on-the-mid-cheshire-line/) - Why not become a Friend of the Mid Cheshire Line? - [CYCLING AND THE MID CHESHIRE LINE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/03/17/cycling-and-the-mid-cheshire-line/) - Cycling and the Mid Cheshire Line - [RUDHEATH AND EAST NORTHWICH FUN DAY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/04/24/rudheath-and-east-northwich-fun-day/) - Our Community Rail Officer will be at the Fun Day .... - [MAY MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/04/27/may-music-train-from-chester-to-plumley/) - Nelson Peach, the North Cheshire trio, are playing and singing .... - [MAY 2010 MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/04/27/may-2010-music-train-from-chester-to-plumley/) - Nelson Peach, the North Cheshire trio, are playing and singing .... - [JUNE MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/05/20/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](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/05/23/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](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/05/23/slow-art-picnic-at-tatton-park/) - Enjoy a Slow Art Picnic at Tatton Park .. - [JULY 2010 MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/06/17/july-2010-music-train-from-chester-to-plumley/) - Halfe Pannikin are playing and singing on the Music Train .... - [JULY JAZZ IN CHESTER](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/06/13/july-jazz-in-chester/) - Enjoy Jazz in Chester by joining our Music Train to Alexander's Cafe Bar in Chester ..... - [JUNE 2010 MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/06/17/june-2010-music-train-from-chester-to-plumley/) - Halfe Pannikin are playing and singing on the Music Train .... - [JULY MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/06/17/july-music-train-from-chester-to-plumley/) - Halfe Pannikin are playing and singing on the Music Train .... - [YOUR HELP IS NEEDED](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/07/02/your-help-is-needed/) - British Transport Police are looking for enthusiastic volunteers in your local community .... - [BIG LUNCH AT NORTHWICH STATION](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/07/02/big-lunch-at-northwich-station/) - Get involved and join your neighbours for a Big Lunch at Northwich Railway Station .... - [AUGUST MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/07/23/august-music-train-from-chester-to-plumley-2/) - Acoustak are playing and singing on the Music Train ..... - [AUGUST 2010 MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/07/23/august-2010-music-train-from-chester-to-plumley/) - Acoustak are playing and singing on the Music Train .... - [GO TRAIN - GO APE AT DELAMERE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/07/26/go-train-go-ape-at-delamere/) - Go Ape are offering a 20% discount for those travelling by train .... - [METRO OUT OF ACTION](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/08/16/metro-out-of-action/) - A double tram has brought down the wires .... - [SEPTEMBER 2010 MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/08/19/september-2010-music-train-from-chester-to-plumley/) - Root Cords are playing and singing on the Music Train .... - [SEPTEMBER MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/08/26/september-music-train-from-chester-to-plumley-2/) - Root Cords are playing and singing on the Music Train ..... - [FREE NORTHWICH SHUTTLE BUS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/08/24/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](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/08/31/mid-cheshire-line-timetable/) - Autumn Leaf Fall Timetable means trains to Manchester will depart 4 minutes earlier .... - [BIG SKATE WEEKEND](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/09/15/big-skate-weekend/) - Enjoy the Rudheath and Witton Big Skate Weekend .... - [METROLINK TO MEDIA CITY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/09/15/metrolink-to-media-city/) - The Metrolink branch from Harbour City to Media City will open .... - [MID CHESHIRE LINE GHOST TRAIN](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/09/27/mid-cheshire-line-ghost-train/) - Dare your ride the real ghost train .... - [AUTUMN MUSIC TRAIN TO ALEXANDERS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/10/20/autumn-music-train-to-alexanders/) - Take the Autumn Music Train to Alexander's Café Bar in Chester .... - [AUTUMN MUSIC TRAIN ON THE MID CHESHIRE LINE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/10/28/autumn-music-train-on-the-mid-cheshire-line/) - Rusty Cadillacs, are playing and singing on the Music Train .... - [AUTUMN MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/10/28/autumn-music-train-from-chester-to-plumley/) - Rusty Cadillacs, are playing and singing on the Music Train .... - [MUSIC TRAINS PROGRAMME FOR 2011](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/11/26/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. - [CHRISTMAS AT THE ZONE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/11/27/christmas-at-the-zone/) - Come and learn to make Christmas decorations .... - [NORTH EASTERN EXPRESS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/12/01/north-eastern-express/) - Confirmed timing have been announced for MCRUA's next Railtour to Darlington, Durham and Newcastle .... - [CHRISTMAS SERVICES ON THE MID CHESHIRE LINE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/12/06/christmas-services-on-the-mid-cheshire-line/) - Check here for service alterations through to 31st December .... - [RAIL TICKETS VALID ON METRO](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/12/24/rail-tickets-valid-on-metro/) - Rail tickets valid on Metrolink tram services on 27th & 28th December .... - [MARCH MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/02/13/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 .... - [TRAINS RETIMED AT CHESTER](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/02/12/trains-retimed-at-chester/) - For one day only, trains are retimed at Chester ..... - [BUS REPLACEMENT SERVICES](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2010/12/30/bus-replacement-services/) - Late evening trains will be replaced by buses between 31st Jan and 10th Feb 2011 .... - [TRAIN REPLACED BY BUS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/02/23/train-replaced-by-bus/) - Late evening train will be replaced by bus from Monday to Thursday .... - [TRAINS ARE REPLACED BY BUSES](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/02/21/trains-are-replaced-by-buses/) - Late evening trains will be replaced by buses from Monday to Thursday .... - [NATIONAL COMMUNITY RAIL DAY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/03/05/national-community-rail-day/) - Join the Community Rail Partnership at Knutsford Railway Station .... - [APRIL MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/03/09/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](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/03/31/metrolink-timetable-changes/) - Metrolink is changing its timetable from Monday 4th April .... - [MAY AFTERNOON MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/04/09/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 .... - [MAY EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/04/09/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](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/04/28/cranford-train-from-chester-to-knutsford/) - Enjoy an evening exploring Knutsford and find out about Mrs Gaskell , her novels and where she lived .... - [JUNE EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/05/09/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 .... - [NORTH EASTERN EXPRESS IS A GREAT SUCCESS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/05/08/north-eastern-express-is-a-great-success/) - Over 460 passengers enjoyed the trip with on time arrivals and an early arrival back in Chester .... - [JULY AFTERNOON MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/05/09/july-afternoon-music-train-from-chester-to-plumley/) - Geoff Higginbottom and Rob Carroll are playing and singing on the Afternoon Music Train to Plumley .... - [AUGUST EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/05/10/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 .... - [CHARITY FUNDRAISING DAY AT STOCKPORT STATION](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/05/15/charity-fundraising-day-at-stockport-station/) - Come along and support CLIC Sargent - the children and young people’s cancer charity .... - [SUMMER EVENING MUSIC TRAIN TO CHESTER](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/05/21/summer-evening-music-train-to-chester/) - Join the Music Train to Alexander's Café Bar in Chester to enjoy Dave Roberts & his jazz band ..... - [JULY EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/06/01/july-evening-music-train-chester-to-plumley/) - The Time Bandits are playing and singing on the Evening Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant .... - [CHESHIRE COUNTY SHOW](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/06/07/cheshire-county-show/) - There is a free bus service to the Showground on 21st & 22nd June from Knutsford, Hartford and Northwich Railway Stations - [SUMMER EVENING MUSIC TRAIN TO CHESTER](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/06/16/summer-evening-music-train-to-chester-2/) - Join the Music Train to Alexander's Café Bar in Chester to enjoy Dave Roberts & his jazz band ..... - [BUSES REPLACE TRAINS ON MID CHESHIRE LINE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/06/16/buses-replace-trains-on-mid-cheshire-line/) - Buses will replace trains on the Mid Cheshire Line on weekends during June and July .... - [SEPTEMBER AFTERNOON MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/07/12/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 .... - [SCHOLAR SEASON TICKETS GIVE UP TO 75% DISCOUNT](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/07/29/scholar-season-tickets-give-up-to-75-discount/) - Scholar season tickets now at all Mid Cheshire Line stations offer up to 75% discount .... - [SEPTEMBER EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/07/12/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.... - [AUTUMN MUSIC TRAIN TO JAZZ IN CHESTER](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/08/22/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 ..... - [ARRIVA CLUB 55](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/08/24/arriva-club-55/) - Club 55 is running again from 4th September to 14th December 2011 .... - [SUPPORT OUR FRIENDS AT REDDISH SOUTH](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/09/13/support-our-friends-at-reddish-south/) - Our Friends at Reddish South have an online e-petition which they are seeking your support .... - [OCTOBER EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/09/23/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.... - [LEAF FALL TIMETABLE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/10/03/leaf-fall-timetable/) - A reminder that the Leaf Fall Timetable comes into operation on Monday 3rd October on the Mid Cheshire Line .... - [RIDE A REAL GHOST TRAIN](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/10/05/ride-a-real-ghost-train/) - Fancy doing something spooky and different this half-term? Dare you ride a real Ghost Train .... - [NOVEMBER EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/10/14/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 .... - [ENGINEERING WORK](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/10/17/engineering-work/) - On Sunday 23rd and 30th Oct trains to and from Wigan Wallgate ..... - [CHESTER FREE BUSES END](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/11/08/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](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/11/14/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 .... - [MUSIC TRAINS PROGRAMME FOR 2012](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/11/27/music-trains-programme-for-2012/) - We are currently planning our Music Train Programme for 2012 with our first train running in March .... - [GREENBANK STATION CLEAN UP](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/12/02/greenbank-station-clean-up/) - The Big Clean up visits Greenbank Station on the Mid Cheshire Line …. - [CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR SERVICES](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2011/12/07/christmas-and-new-year-services/) - We are advised of the following Christmas and New Year train and tram services .... - [MAY MUSIC TRAIN TO JAZZ IN CHESTER](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2012/03/20/may-music-train-to-jazz-in-chester/) - Hear the Dave Roberts Quartet at Alexanders and music on the train .... - [THE LINCOLNSHIRE POACHER](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2012/03/19/the-lincolnshire-poacher/) - The 2012 MCRUA railtour has been announced and will travel to Lincoln, Wainfleet and Skegness .... - [ENGINEERING WORKS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2012/01/31/engineering-works/) - There are various Bus Replacement services during Febraury 2012 .... - [APRIL EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2012/03/20/april-evening-music-train-chester-to-plumley/) - The Time Bandits, Full House and Roy Clinging are playing and singing on the music train .... - [DAYTIME MUSIC TRAIN TO ASHLEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2012/03/20/daytime-music-train-to-ashley/) - Hot Foot Jazzmen are playing and singing on the Music Train from Chester to Ashley .... - [TATTON PARK BIENNIAL 2012](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2012/05/01/tatton-park-biennial-2012/) - Every two years, Tatton Park hosts its Biennial of contemporary art, commissioning the finest international, national and regional artists .... - [SPELLBOUND FOREST](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2012/05/01/spellbound-forest/) - An enchanting day out as we invite a family audience to follow the paths in Delamere Forest, each telling the story .... - [MID CHESHIRE LINE MUSIC TRAINS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2012/11/27/mid-cheshire-line-music-trains-3/) - Regular Music Trains will return to the Mid Cheshire Line in April 2013 .... - [AUGUST ENGINEERING WORK](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2012/07/05/august-engineering-work/) - Stockport Station and the Mid Cheshire Line will be affected by Engineering Work .... - [SEPTEMBER ENGINEERING WORK](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2012/08/09/september-engineering-work/) - The Mid Cheshire Line will be affected by Engineering Work in September .... - [OCTOBER ENGINEERING WORK](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2012/08/09/october-engineering-work/) - The Mid Cheshire Line will be affected by Engineering Work in October .... - [THE AUTUMN LEAF FALL TIMETABLE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2012/09/23/the-autumn-leaf-fall-timetable/) - The Autumn Leaf Fall Timetable for the Mid Cheshire Line starts on Monday 1st October .... - [WALKING TOUR OF CHESTER](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2012/10/20/walking-tour-of-chester/) - Learn about local history in Chester with FREE train travel from Cuddington .... - [DECEMBER AND NEW YEAR ALTERATIONS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2012/11/12/december-and-new-year-alterations/) - There are service alterations in early December and over Christmas and the New Year .... - [SOCIAL EVENING AND QUIZ](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2012/11/19/social-evening-and-quiz/) - Join MCRUA and the CRP for a Social Evening and Quiz ..... - [2013 MUSIC TRAINS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2012/11/27/2013-music-trains/) - Following the success of the popular Music Trains in 2012, regular Music Trains will return to Mid Cheshire Line in April 2013 ..... The Programme - Come and join us on one of our Music Trains in 2013, starting in April. We will have daytime trains from Chester to Ashley, evening trains from Altrincham to Chester for Jazz at Alexanders, and evening trains from Chester to Plumley. The Train - music trains are arranged by the Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership. It uses one of the Mid Cheshire Line’s regular hourly services to Manchester, operated by Northern Rail, which stops at all stations. How it works - the band plays on the train we take over a carriage. At our destination everyone alights to visit the pub for drinks and good food – and there is a further session from the band. There is no charge for the event - just the price of your ordinary train ticket. There will be a collection for the musicians. You can buy train tickets from staffed stations or from the conductor on the train - you can pay with a credit or debit card. How it works - the band plays on the train we take over a carriage. At our destination everyone alights to visit the pub for drinks and good food – and there is a further session from the band. There is no charge for the event - just the price of your ordinary train ticket. There will be a collection for the musicians. You can buy train tickets from staffed stations or from the conductor on the train - you can pay with a credit or debit card. Extra music trains - as well as operating the public programme of music trains we may be able to arrange a ‘special’ for a group of 35 or more – contact the music trains organiser to discuss the possibilities at musictrains@midcheshirerail.org.uk. More details will be published in March 2013 on the Music Trains section of the Community Rail Partnership website www.midcheshirerail.org.uk. You can also join our mailing list for regular news about events on the Line or contact our music trains organiser at musictrains@midcheshirerail.org.uk - [LONDON MIDLAND GREAT ESCAPE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2013/01/31/london-midland-great-escape/) - The Great Escape is back at £15 for the whole network. £9.90 with a Railcard .... - [CHESHIRE SHOW BUS CONNECTIONS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2013/05/12/cheshire-show-bus-connections/) - There are FREE bus connections from both Knutsford and Hartford Railway Stations .... - [MID CHESHIRE CRP REPORT](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2012/12/20/mid-cheshire-crp-report/) - The Community Rail Partnership report another successful year in 2012 .... - [FEBRUARY BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2012/12/20/february-bus-replacements/) - There are bus replacement services between Mon 25th and Thurs 28th February 2013 .... - [JANUARY BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2012/12/20/january-bus-replacements/) - There are bus replacement services between Mon 14th and Thurs 17th January 2013 .... - [VIRGIN BIGGEST STANDARD CLASS SALE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2013/01/18/virgin-biggest-standard-class-sale/) - As the days lengthen why not treat yourself to a day out on the Mid Cheshire Line and further afield .... - [MARCH BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2013/01/20/march-bus-replacements/) - There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line on Sunday 31st March 2013 .... - [APRIL BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2013/01/26/april-bus-replacements/) - There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line between 8th April and 11th April .... - [2013 MUSIC TRAINS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2013/02/21/2013-music-trains-2/) - Our first 2013 Mid Cheshire Line Music Train features the SteamHead Band ..... - [BOOK TRAIN CELEBRATING WORLD BOOK NIGHT](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2013/04/16/book-train-celebrating-world-book-night/) - Celebrate World Book Night by boarding the Mid Cheshire Line train to Chester .... - [ALL ABOARD HALE 150](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2013/04/30/all-aboard-hale-150/) - Come and join the 150 year celebrations for Hale Railway Station .... - [MAD DOG MCREA](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2013/05/02/mad-dog-mcrea/) - Take the train and enjoy an evening out in rural Plumley ..... - [JULY BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2013/05/02/july-bus-replacements/) - There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line week commencing 1st July to 4th July ..... - [RAILWAY WEEKEND](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2013/05/02/railway-weekend/) - For one Weekend Only, Railway Films in the Regallette, a Model Railway Exhibition and Miniature Railway .... - [AUGUST BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2013/06/27/august-bus-replacements/) - There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line during August 2013 .... - [2013 MCRUA RAILTOUR TIMING CONFIRMED](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2013/07/05/2013-mcrua-railtour-timing-confirmed/) - Details of MCRUA's 2013 Railtour have been confirmed ..... - [TRAVEL THE LINE FOR £1.50](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2013/07/12/travel-the-line-for-1-50/) - For one day only you can travel the Mid Cheshire Line for £1.50 ..... - [SEPTEMBER ENGINEERING WORKS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2013/08/12/september-engineering-works/) - There are Engineering Works on the Mid Cheshire Line during September 2013 .... - [CHESTER STATION OPEN DAY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2013/08/22/chester-station-open-day/) - Take a guided tour and learn more about Chester General Railway Station ..... - [OCTOBER BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2013/08/22/october-bus-replacements/) - There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line during October 2013 .... - [TRAINS, TRAMS AND NO AUTOMOMBILES](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2013/09/05/trains-trams-and-no-automombiles/) - Come and enjoy transport art and artefacts in the Art With A Heart Gallery in Altrincham .... - [NOVEMBER BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2013/10/21/november-bus-replacements/) - There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line during November 2013 .... - [JANUARY BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2013/11/25/january-bus-replacements-2/) - There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line during January 2014 .... - [DECEMBER BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2013/11/25/december-bus-replacements/) - There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line during December .... - [CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR SERVICES](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2013/12/20/christmas-and-new-year-services-2/) - Some services are restricted on the Mid Cheshire Line and Metrolonk over Christmas and the New Year ... - [MCRUA MAY RAILTOUR](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2014/01/20/mcrua-may-railtour/) - MCRUA has announced their May Railtour to Ayr, via Dumfries and Kilmarnock .... - [FEBRUARY BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2014/01/27/february-bus-replacements-2/) - There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line during February 2014 .... - [MARCH BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2014/01/27/march-bus-replacements-2/) - There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line during March 2014 .... - [APRIL BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2014/02/12/april-bus-replacements-2/) - There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line during April 2014 .... - [RAIL MAGAZINE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2014/02/20/rail-magazine/) - The Mid Cheshire Line has been featured in an 8 page full colour feature ..... - [MAY BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2014/03/16/may-bus-replacements/) - There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line during May 2014 .... - [JUNE BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2014/03/23/june-bus-replacements/) - There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line during June 2014 .... - [NEW TIMETABLE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2014/05/07/new-timetable/) - The timetable on the Mid Cheshire Line changes on 14th May. Please check the timetable before you travel ... - [175 YEARS OF CHESHIRE RAIL](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2015/09/01/175-years-of-cheshire-rail/) - Enjoy our 12 page booklet "Celebrating 175 Years of Railways across Cheshire" .... In 2015 Cheshire celebrated two key rail anniversaries: Chester to Birkenhead railway line which opened on 23rd September 1840 Crewe to Chester railway line which opened on 1st October 1840 To celebrate these 175th anniversaries interested local residents and organisations came together - [ARRIVA CLUB 55](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2015/10/20/arriva-club-55-2/) - The Arriva Club 55 is back for those 55 or over .... - [MUSIC TRAIN REPORTS FROM THE BLOG](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2014/09/06/music-train-reports-from-the-blog/) - Music Train Report from the Blog ..... - [MAY 2015 BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2015/03/17/may-2015-bus-replacements/) - There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line during May 2015 .... - [AUGUST BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2014/06/05/august-bus-replacements-2/) - There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line during August 2014 .... - [JULY BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2014/06/08/july-bus-replacements-2/) - There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line during July 2014 .... - [BUSES TO THE CHESHIRE SHOW](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2014/06/10/buses-to-the-cheshire-show/) - Take the train to the Cheshire Show with a free bus service from Knutsford, Northwich and Hartford railway stations .... - [PLUSBUS ONLINE OFFER](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2014/06/13/plusbus-online-offer/) - Passengers can now buy PLUSBUS day tickets from all train company websites for just £2 during June and July .... - [WW1 OVER BY CHRISTMAS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2014/06/25/ww1-over-by-christmas/) - A choral commemoration of the departure of Cheshire’s soldiers to the Western Front, will come to Cheshire Stations .... - [OCTOBER BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2014/08/11/october-bus-replacements-2/) - There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line .... - [OFF PEAK RETURNS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2014/08/17/off-peak-returns/) - There are important changes to off peak return fares on the Mid Cheshire Line from Sunday 7th September 2014 .... - [NOVEMBER BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2014/09/01/november-bus-replacements-2/) - There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line .... - [DECEMBER AND JANUARY BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2014/10/15/december-and-january-bus-replacements/) - There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line .... - [REMEMBERING OVER BY CHRISTMAS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2014/11/27/remembering-over-by-christmas/) - A short reflection of the highly acclaimed Over By Christmas live performances across the North West of England .... - [FEBRUARY 2015 BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2014/12/04/february-2015-bus-replacements/) - There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line .... - [MARCH 2015 BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2015/03/18/march-2015-bus-replacements/) - There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line .... - [ANNUAL REPORT 2014](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2015/03/19/annual-report-2014/) - The Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership has published its Annual Report for 2014 ..... - [JUNE 2015 BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2015/03/16/june-2015-bus-replacements/) - There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line during June 2015 .... - [Community Rail in the City](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2015/05/13/community-rail-in-the-city/) - CRPs from across the network will be descending on the great cities of England including Liverpool .... - [JULY 2015 BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2015/03/14/july-2015-bus-replacements/) - There is engineering work affecting the Mid Cheshire Line during July 2015 .... - [KNUTSFORD PROMENADES](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2015/06/29/knutsford-promenades/) - Travel by train to Knutsford and enjoy the Knutsford Promenades .... - [MCRUA AGM 2015](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2015/07/08/mcrua-agm-2015/) - Both members and non-members of MCRUA are reminded about the forthcoming AGM .... - [MARCH 2016 BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2015/11/03/march-2016-bus-replacements/) - There is engineering work affecting the Mid Cheshire Line during March 2016 .... - [175 Years of Rail](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2015/09/03/175-years-of-rail/) - Join in 175 Years of Rail in Cheshire at Chester in September .... - [ACORP AWARDS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2015/10/05/acorp-awards/) - The Mid Cheshire Line has made history at the ACoRP National Rail Awards .... - [175 YEARS OF CHESHIRE RAIL](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2015/09/01/175-years-of-cheshire-rail-2/) - Enjoy our 12 page booklet "Celebrating 175 Years of Railways across Cheshire" .... - [Let the Train Connect You](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2016/04/05/let-the-train-connect-you/) - Lighter, longer days are here making it an excellent time to get out and about in the local area. So the timing is right for a new short, snappy video encouraging people to catch a train, get walking and visit some of Cheshire’s fantastic attractions by train. And on the Mid Cheshire Line our newest - [STOCKPORT BEER AND CIDER FESTIVAL](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2016/05/04/stockport-beer-and-cider-festival/) - Visit the 30th Stockport Beer and Cider Festival. It is less than 10 minutes walk from the station ..... - [STOCKPORT RAILSHOW 2016](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2016/07/28/stockport-railshow-2016/) - Come along to the Stockport Station Rail Show ..... - [CHRISTMAS TRAIN SERVICES](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2016/12/18/christmas-train-services/) - If you are travelling over the Christmas period please check before you travel .... - [BUSES TO THE CHESHIRE SHOW](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2016/05/03/buses-to-the-cheshire-show-2/) - Take the train to the Royal Cheshire Show with a free bus service from Knutsford, Northwich and Hartford railway stations .... - [FEBRUARY 2016 BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2015/11/04/february-2016-bus-replacements/) - There is engineering work affecting the Mid Cheshire Line during February 2016 .... - [ARRIVA CLUB 55](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2015/11/07/arriva-club-55-3/) - The Arriva Club 55 is back for those 55 or over .... - [COMMUNITY RAIL MARKET](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2015/11/19/community-rail-market/) - Come along and enjoy our Community Rail Market at Manchester Piccadilly Station .... - [CAROL SINGING](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2015/11/18/carol-singing/) - Join the CRP and MCRUA for carol singing, mince pies and mulled wine at Northwich Railway Station .... - [NORTHERN FRANCHISE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2015/12/09/northern-franchise/) - Arriva wins new Northern Franchise from 1 April 2016 .... - [MID CHESHIRE CRP REPORT 2015](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2016/02/11/mid-cheshire-crp-report-2015/) - The Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership has published its Annual Report for 2015 .... - [LLANGOLLEN STEAM RAILWAY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2016/02/24/llangollen-steam-railway/) - The Llangollen Railway's Spring Steam Gala will take place over three days headlining two very special guests .... - [MAY 2016 BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2016/02/23/may-2016-bus-replacements/) - There is engineering work affecting the Mid Cheshire Line during May 2016 .... - [NEW FRANCHISE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2016/04/01/new-franchise/) - Look out for the new logo. A new rail transformation journey begins today as Arriva launches the new Northern franchise .... - [LET THE TRAIN CONNECT YOU](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2016/04/05/let-the-train-connect-you-2/) - Lighter, longer days are here making it an excellent time to get out and about in the local area .... - [STATION TO STATION](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2016/05/06/station-to-station/) - The Station to Station Queen’s Celebration is coming to a railway station near you .... - [JUNE 2016 BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2016/02/22/june-2016-bus-replacements/) - There is engineering work affecting the Mid Cheshire Line during June 2016 .... - [QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2016/05/06/queens-birthday/) - All board for the Queen’s birthday weekend - the railway industry’s celebration of Her Majesty’s 90th birthday .... - [LATE OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2016 BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2016/09/18/late-october-and-november-2016-bus-replacements/) - There is engineering work affecting the Mid Cheshire Line in late October and early November 2016 .... - [BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2016/06/11/british-empire-medal/) - The Vice Chairman of MCRUA has been recognised in the Queen's 90th Birthday Honours List .... - [National Lottery Award](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2016/06/22/national-lottery-award/) - The Lion Salt Works has been shortlisted in the Best Heritage Project category of the 2016 National Lottery Awards .... - [COMMUNITY RAIL DAY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2016/08/02/community-rail-day/) - There will be a Community Rail Day at Chester Railway Station .... - [NEW TIMETABLE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2016/11/20/new-timetable-2/) - There are minor changes to the Mid Cheshire Line timetable from 11th December 2016 .... - [DEMENTIA ACTION ALLIANCE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2017/01/10/dementia-action-alliance/) - The CRP has become a member of Cheshire West Dementia Action Alliance .... - [CHESHIRE BEST KEPT STATIONS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2017/01/12/cheshire-best-kept-stations/) - Chester and Delamere are two of Cheshire’s Best Kept Stations .... - [SATURDAY EVENING BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2018/03/16/saturday-evening-bus-replacements/) - The following 5 services will be cancelled and will be replaced by rail replacement buses this coming Saturday .... - [Cheshire Artisan Makers Craft Market](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2017/01/30/cheshire-artisan-makers-craft-market/) - An outdoor market a very short walk from Northwich Railway Station ... - [RMT STRIKE ACTION](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2017/03/31/rmt-strike-action/) - The RMT have annnounced a further potential strike action on Northern services .... - [MID CHESHIRE CRP REPORT 2016](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2017/04/17/mid-cheshire-crp-report-2016/) - The Mid Cheshire CRP has published its Annual Report for 2016 .... - [RMT STRIKE ACTION](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2017/04/20/rmt-strike-action-2/) - RMT have announced another day of industrial action on Friday 28 April 2017 which will affect services on the Mid Cheshire Line .... - [TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS CLUB 55 OFFER](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2018/04/22/transpennine-express-club-55-offer/) - The Transpennine Club 55 offer is back until 19th May 2018 .... - [RMT STRIKE ACTION](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2017/05/18/rmt-strike-action-3/) - The strike action planned by the RMT trade union for Tuesday 30 May has been suspended .... - [NEW TIMETABLE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2017/05/22/new-timetable-3/) - There is a new timetable on the Mid Cheshire Line from Sunday 21st May 2017 but note .... - [BOLLIN MORRIS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2017/06/16/bollin-morris/) - Come along and enjoy Bollin Morris who will be performing at a number of Mid Cheshire Line stations .... - [KNUTSFORD MUSIC FESTIVAL](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2017/06/11/knutsford-music-festival/) - A festival with 40 acts, performing in 20 venues across the weekend from folk and acoustic to rock, blues and classical .... - [MCRUA AGM](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2017/06/23/mcrua-agm/) - The 2017 AGM of Mid Cheshire Rail Users Association will take place at Plumley Village Hall .. - [RAILWAY POSTER EXHIBITION](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2017/07/20/railway-poster-exhibition/) - There will be an exhibition of Mid Cheshire Line Iconic Posters ..... - [FLYING SCOTSMAN](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2017/09/21/flying-scotsman/) - A unique evening at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre .... - [NORTHWICH TRANSPORT STRATEGY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2017/09/28/northwich-transport-strategy/) - You can have your say on how Northwich can improve transport links by giving your views .... - [FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2017/09/06/february-march-2018-bus-replacements/) - There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line during February 2018 and early March .... - [CHESHIRE BEST KEPT STATIONS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2018/01/25/cheshire-best-kept-stations-2/) - Delamere and Northwich Station scoop awards at Cheshire Best Kept Stations .... - [MARVELLOUS DAYS OUT POSTER EXHIBITION](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2018/01/31/marvellous-days-out-poster-exhibition/) - The Mid Cheshire Line Poster Exhibition is now at the Knutsford Heritage Centre, a short walk from Knutsford Station ... - [MAY 2018 TIMETABLE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2018/03/26/may-2018-timetable/) - John Oates, as Chair of the Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership, attended a meeting at Northern’s offices last week in relation to the May 2018 Timetable change .... - [AMAZING WOMEN BY RAIL](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2018/03/27/amazing-women-by-rail/) - The Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership has launched an imaginative booklet ‘Discover Amazing Women by Rail’ ..... - [MARVELLOUS DAYS OUT MUGS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2018/03/30/marvellous-days-out-mugs/) - The CRP Marvellous Days Out mugs are now on sale at Knutsford Heritage Centre on King Street .... - [STOCKPORT COMMUNITY RAIL FESTIVAL](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2018/04/06/stockport-community-rail-festival/) - Celebrating the 175th anniversary of the opening of Stockport Edgeley Station .... - [MAY 2018 TIMETABLE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2018/05/14/may-2018-timetable-2/) - The new timetable starting Sunday May 20th 2018 for the Mid Cheshire Line has been published .... - [NEW ROVER FROM TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2018/05/24/new-rover-from-transpennine-express/) - TransPennine Express has set up a new rover ticket, the North of England City Experience (4 in 8-day) Rover .... - [MUTUAL TICKET ACCEPTANCE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2018/06/13/mutual-ticket-acceptance/) - Any customer who has a disrupted journey and holds a TOC specific ticket .... - [GO BY TRAIN, GO APE IN DELAMERE!](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2018/06/22/go-by-train-go-ape-in-delamere/) - For people going to Go Ape at Delamere by train there are discounts available .... - [RMT STRIKE ACTION](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2018/07/13/rmt-strike-action-5/) - The RMT Strike planned for Saturday 21st July 2018 has been suspended .... - [COMPENSATION SCHEME](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2018/07/20/compensation-scheme/) - Northern have introduced a special scheme to provide additional compensation, over and above Delay Repay .... - [Friends of Altrincham Interchange Celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Birthday](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2022/04/21/friends-of-altrincham-interchange-celebrate-queen-elizabeths-birthday/) - Happy Birthday to HM #QueenElizabeth and thank you for officially opening our Platform #Library #Bookswap #Altrincham on Platform 4 - [Wonderful Wildlife Activity Trail](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2022/02/01/wonderful-wildlife-activity-trail/) - Ride the train to Northwich then take a 15 minute walk to Vickersway Park and discover the wonderful railway poster art of acclaimed Chester artist, Nicky Thompson. If you are travelling by train from Chester, you will see the park to the right, from the arches, as you approach Northwich railway station. It is the - [Community Rail Week](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2021/10/18/community-rail-week/) - Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership joins national campaign encouraging people to ‘Go Green by Train’ to help tackle climate emergency. Survey uncovers seven in ten young people want to see more train travel in future Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership is joining other community partnerships and volunteer groups across Britain to spearhead a national campaign highlighting - [MID CHESHIRE LINE MUSIC TRAINS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2022/08/10/mid-cheshire-line-music-trains-4/) - October Music Train is cancelled .... - [AUGUST 2018 BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2018/07/21/august-2018-bus-replacements/) - There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line during August 2018 .... - [DECEMBER BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2020/12/13/december-bus-replacements-2/) - There is engineering work affecting the Mid Cheshire Line during December 2020 .... - [TRANSPORT FOR WALES CLUB 50](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2019/09/08/transport-for-wales-club-50/) - You can now save on offpeak tickets to destinations across the Wales and Borders network ..... - [RMT STRIKE ACTION](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2019/01/12/rmt-strike-action-4/) - The RMT have announced further days of industrial action which will affect services on the Mid Cheshire Line .... - [NOVEMBER 2018 BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2018/10/22/november-2018-bus-replacements/) - There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line during November 2018 .... - [STOCKPORT BEER WEEK](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2019/08/01/stockport-beer-week/) - Stockport Beer Week is back again for 2019 and is just down the road from Stockport railway station .... - [COMMUNITY RAIL DAY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2018/07/26/community-rail-day-2/) - Come along to the Community Rail Day at Chester Railway Station ... - [FROM STATION TO STATION](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2018/09/03/from-station-to-station/) - A festival of community theatre, talks and walks and hidden gems about our Amazing Women .... - [HERITAGE OPEN DAYS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2018/08/30/heritage-open-days/) - Enjoy some of the free Heritage Open Days at Northwich on the Mid Cheshire Line .... - [COMPENSATION WILL BE EXTENDED](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2018/09/25/compensation-will-be-extended/) - Northern will be introducing an additional compensation scheme for those who do not have a season ticket .... - [2019 MID CHESHIRE LINE CALENDAR](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2018/12/18/2019-mid-cheshire-line-calendar/) - Our superb 2019 Mid Cheshire Line Calendar featuring the iconic posters designed by Nicky Thompson is now available ..... - [JULY 2020 BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2020/07/10/july-2020-bus-replacements/) - There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line during July 2020 .... - [CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR SERVICES](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2018/12/24/christmas-and-new-year-services-3/) - A reminder of the Train and Metrolink Services over the holiday period ... - [LATE FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2020 BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2020/03/06/late-february-and-march-2020-bus-replacements/) - There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line in late February and early March 2020 .... - [WAYFARER PRICE INCREASE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2019/01/01/wayfarer-price-increase/) - As 2nd January 2019, the Manchester Wayfarer ticket increases .... - [TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS OFFER](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2019/04/13/transpennine-express-offer/) - TransPennine Express Club 55 is back until 4th June 2019 .... - [NEWSPAPER OFFER](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2019/01/20/newspaper-offer/) - Newspaper offer for unlimited Northern Travel .... - [JUNE 2021 BUS REPLACEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2021/05/01/june-2021-bus-replacements/) - There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line during June 2021 .... - [BEST KEPT STATIONS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2019/02/15/best-kept-stations/) - Knutsford railway station has won an award at Cheshire Best Kept Stations .... - [BEST KEPT STATIONS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2019/02/15/best-kept-stations-2/) - Northwich and Greenbank railway stations have won an award at Cheshire Best Kept Stations .... - [NORTHERN HALF TERM OFFER](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2019/02/20/northern-half-term-offer/) - Northern have announced a half term offer where kids travel free by train when travelling with an adult on Northern routes ..... - [WHAT THE PAPERS SAY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2019/03/24/what-the-papers-say/) - 'Music Trains' set to return to Mid Cheshire Line for 12th year .... - [MID CHESHIRE LINE ART EXHIBITION](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2019/07/01/mid-cheshire-line-art-exhibition/) - The Mid Cheshire Line Art Exhibtion opens at the Weaver Hall Museum in Northwich on Tuesday 16th July.... - [WHAT THE PAPERS SAY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2019/04/12/what-the-papers-say-2/) - Two Mid Cheshire 'Music Trains' lined up for May .... - [SALLY BUTTIFANT MBE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2019/06/10/sally-buttifant-mbe/) - Sally Buttifant, our former rail officer has been honoured with an MBE ..... - [KNUTSFORD MUSIC FESTIVAL](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2019/06/17/knutsford-music-festival-2/) - Take the train to the Knutsford Music Festival .... - [TIMETABLE CHANGE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2019/06/19/timetable-change/) - Those passengers travelling on the Monday to Friday 1641 from Manchester ..... - [WHAT THE PAPERS SAY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2019/08/23/what-the-papers-say-3/) - 'Unsung heroes' praised as green project breathe life back into railway station .... - [MCRUA PUBLIC MEETING](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2019/10/14/mcrua-public-meeting/) - MCRUA announce their forthcoming public meeting on Thursday 24th October 2019 starting at 8pm .... - [WIN A PERFECT POSTER CHRISTMAS BOX](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2019/11/28/win-a-perfect-poster-christmas-box/) - Enter the Guardian Series Poster Perfect Competition and win a Mid Cheshire Line Poster .... - [WHAT THE PAPERS SAY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2019/08/24/what-the-papers-say-4/) - New peace and reflection garden officially opened at Greenbank Station .... - [NORTHERN WEEKEND OFFER](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2020/03/07/northern-weekend-offer/) - Northern have announced a newspaper offer with a one day ticket at £10 and £17.50 for a weekend ticket .... - [CHESHIRE BEST KEPT STATIONS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2020/02/04/cheshire-best-kept-stations-3/) - Altrincham, Knutsford and Greenbank stations are recognised at Cheshire Best Kept Stations .... - [TRAIN SERVICE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2020/07/09/train-service/) - From week commencing 23 March, Northern Trains, in line with the rest of the industry, is introducing a temporary timetable .... - [MY CHESHIRE CHILDREN'S ART COMPETITION](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2020/04/02/my-cheshire-childrens-art-competition/) - The Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership are proud to announce their Childrens Art Competition ..... - [MY CHESHIRE CHILDREN'S ART COMPETITION](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2020/05/04/my-cheshire-childrens-art-competition-2/) - The winners in the CRP's My Cheshire Children's Art Competition have been announced .... - [TIMETABLE ENHANCEMENTS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2020/09/03/timetable-enhancements/) - Services will be enhanced on the Mid Cheshire Line from Monday 14th September 2020 .... - [NEW CRO OFFICER](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2020/09/22/new-cro-officer/) - The Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership is looking to appoint a new Community Rail Officer to be based in Northwich but also working from home and on the Line ..... - [GALLERY IN THE GARDENS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2020/12/12/gallery-in-the-gardens/) - Enjoy the CRP's Cheshire's Wonderful Wildlife platform railway posters at Tatton Park's Gallery in the Garden .... - [CHESHIRE BEST KEPT STATIONS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2020/11/24/cheshire-best-kept-stations-4/) - Three stations have won awards on the Mid Cheshire Line and there was a win for Winsford on the Crewe to Liverpool Line .... - [CHRISTMAS COLOURING COMPETITION](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2020/12/01/christmas-colouring-competition/) - Enter Northern's Children's Christmas Colouring Competition .... - [NEW COMMUNITY RAIL OFFICER](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2020/12/14/new-community-rail-officer/) - The Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership has a new Community Rail Officer .... - [EDUCATIONAL SEASON TICKETS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2020/12/15/educational-season-tickets/) - Educational Season Tickets are now available for participating schools on the Mid Cheshire Line .... - [TEMPORARY COVID TIMETABLE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2021/01/18/temporary-covid-timetable/) - Northern have introduced a Temporary Covid Timetable from Monday 18th January 2021 .... - [NORTH OF ENGLAND RECOVERY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2021/03/24/north-of-england-recovery/) - 3,000 community rail volunteers and local partnerships poised to play a key role in the North of England’s recovery ..... - [MANCHESTER METROLINK](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2021/04/06/manchester-metrolink/) - The Metrolink Altrincham line is replaced by buses over the weekend of 10th and 11th April 2021 ..... - [CRP ACHIEVES GOVERNMENT ACCREDITATION](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2021/04/11/crp-achieves-government-accreditation/) - The Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership has achieved government accreditation .... - [METROLINK UPDATE](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2021/05/03/metrolink-update/) - The Altrincham Metrolink line will only operate between Altrincham and Old Trafford .... - [NEW TIMETABLE ANNOUNCED](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2021/05/03/new-timetable-announced/) - Northern have published their new timetable for the Mid Cheshire Line .... - [FLEXIBLE BUS SURVEY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2021/07/14/flexible-bus-survey/) - Cheshire West and Chester Council would like your thoughts to help with the planning of an innovative new bus service .... - [MAKING TRACKS MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2021/07/14/making-tracks-model-railway-exhibition/) - Enjoy Pete Waterman’s Making Tracks Model Railway Exhibition .... - [WONDERFUL WILDLIFE ACTIVITY TRAIL](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2022/02/01/wonderful-wildlife-activity-trail-2/) - Ride the train to Northwich then take a 15 minute walk to Vickersway Park and enjoy the CRP Wonderful Wildlife Activity Trail .... - [COMMUNITY RAIL WEEK](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2021/10/18/community-rail-week-2/) - Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership joins national campaign encouraging people to ‘Go Green by Train’ to help tackle climate emergency ..... - [Friends of Altrincham Interchange Celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Birthday](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2022/04/21/friends-of-altrincham-interchange-celebrate-queen-elizabeths-birthday-2/) - Happy Birthday to HM #QueenElizabeth and thank you for officially opening our Platform #Library #Bookswap #Altrincham on Platform 4 .... - [RMT STRIKE ACTION](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2022/06/20/rmt-strike-action-6/) - Northern are recommending you do not travel on their services between Tues 21st June and Sun 26th June 2022 .... - [Through the Train Window](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2022/07/09/through-the-train-window/) - Enter our fun summer 22 competition! Budding photographers or keen rail travelers you are all welcome. Below is our T&C’s and we’d just like to wish you all good luck! - [Making Tracks 2](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/2022/07/13/making-tracks-2/) - Enjoy Pete Waterman and his Railnut's 64 ft long brand new Model Railway at Chester Cathedral .... ## Pages - [Homepage](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/) - The Mid Cheshire Railway Line The Mid Cheshire Railway Line The Mid Cheshire Railway Line passes through the beautiful, scenic Mid Cheshire countryside linking Chester and Manchester. CLICK HERE to viewNorthern's latest Timetables. The Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership The Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership was founded in 2003 to promote increased usage of the Mid - [Publications](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/publications/) - The following publications are currently available: Mid Cheshire CRP Annual Report 2026 Mid Cheshire CRP Annual Report 2021 Mid Cheshire CRP Annual Report 2016 - [The Partnership](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/the-partnership/) - The Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership was founded in 2003 to promote increased usage of the Mid Cheshire Railway Line and to develop and improve facilities along the route. The Partnership is made up of key stakeholders along the Mid Cheshire Line including Cheshire Association of Local Councils, Cheshire East Council, Cheshire West & Chester - [Meet the Board](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/meet-the-board/) - Andrew Malloy - Chair In May 2019 he became Mayor of Knutsford, with an extended term due to the pandemic lasting until November 2020. Andrew has a keen interest in promoting and supporting rail services. Andrew is also a keen cyclist and recognises the importance active travel combined with public transport plays reducing congestion on - [What's On](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/whats-on/) - [Station-to-Station Walks](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/station-to-station-walks/) - In September of this year, the Mid Cheshire Line chose to celebrate Rail 200 with a station-to-station baton walk, with over 100 people taking part. This was such a momentous achievement that we wanted to share this Rail 200 legacy, so below you will find links to all 15 walks! Just click on the link of the - [Railway 200](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/railway-200/) - 2025 marked the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. A British innovation that’s continued its journey across the globe. Through a year-long series of activities and events, Railway 200 will explore how rail shaped Britain and the world. And, as today’s railway modernises and gears up for growth, Railway 200 will also look to the - [History of the Railways in Northwich](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/railway-200/history-of-the-railways-in-northwich/) - To celebrate Railway 200 there will be an exhibition on the history of the railways in Northwich from 13th September 2025 to 4th January 2026 at the Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse, London Road, Northwich, CW9 8AB. The exhibition is being organised by Mid Cheshire CRP with the help of local railway historian Trevor Booth. Find links to more - [THE GALLERY](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/mid-cheshire-line-music-trains/the-gallery/) - More Coming Soon! Back - [THE TRAINS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/mid-cheshire-line-music-trains/the-trains/) - Whilst the music is totally free of charge, you will need to purchase a valid train ticket for the journey in the usual way. You can Buy your ticket online at the ticket machine or at a ticket office There are several prices available for train travel, some of which are A off peak day - [THE PUBS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/mid-cheshire-line-music-trains/the-pubs/) - This is what each of our carefully selected venues have to say about themselves….. Alexander’s in Chester Open all week with a fabulous bar. Chester dates back beyond Roman times, but things really got going when we opened in 1991. Our offer? A huge range of bands, comedy, theatre, burlesque, poetry and more… we seriously - [THE BANDS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/mid-cheshire-line-music-trains/the-bands/) - Below are the bands for 2025… we have worked with many musicians in the past and keep adding to our list of both bands and music types. If you know of any bands wh’d like to perform on the Music Train, it’d be great to hear from you. Contact musictrains@midcheshirerail.org.uk So in no particular order….. - [THE PRACTICALITIES](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/mid-cheshire-line-music-trains/the-practicalities/) - When we go to the Golden Pheasant in Plumley and the Angel in Knutsford The basics… Catch the Music Train from ANY station from Chester to Plumley No need to tell us beforehand – just come along, the more the merrier! Remember to book a table if there are more than 8 in your party - [THE MUSIC TRAIN](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/mid-cheshire-line-music-trains/the-music-train/) - What is it? In a nutshell it’s this….. You get on the train, go to the pub and back again, hearing live music both on the train and at the pub. We use a carriage on the usual train service We don’t have exclusive use of the carriage and there will be passengers in the - [THE NEWS](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/mid-cheshire-line-music-trains/the-news/) - The latest newsletter, so you know what’s coming up! A MUSIC TRAIN FROM ALTRINCHAM... ON THURSDAY 12 JUNE! For those of you who like a Music Train to Chester… our next date is … THURSDAY 12 JUNE... FIRST TIME THIS YEAR FROM ALTRINCHAM TO ALEXANDER’S IN CHESTER The journey starts in Altrincham – leaving at 18.36. Join at - [THE PROGRAMME](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/mid-cheshire-line-music-trains/the-programme/) - WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING MUSIC TRAINS AVAILABLE FOR YOU! ... from Chester Railway StationDeparts at 18:56 and arrives back at 22:38 ... and from Altrincham Railway Station Departs at 18:36 and arrives back at 23:53 Back - [Railway Queens and The Mid Cheshire Line](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/railway-200/railway-queens-and-the-mid-cheshire-line/) - The tradition of towns, villages, counties etc. appointing an annual ‘Queen’ is a long one. Perhaps one of the best known examples in North West England is that of the Knutsford May Queen. Established in 1864, and receiving the Royal patronage in 1887, each girl elected to be queen for the year is crowned at - [Northwich Viaduct](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/railway-200/northwich-viaduct/) - Plans to extend the Cheshire Midland Railway’s line to Chester from the un-built, Northwich terminus were in hand as early as 1860 when the West Cheshire Railway (WCR) applied for Parliamentary consent to construct the line. The biggest physical obstacle to this 14 mile extension was the Weaver valley although by this date three other - [Northwich Station](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/railway-200/northwich-station/) - The railway between Altrincham and Chester was opened in stages between 1869 and 1874. The section between Altrincham and Northwich, which was promoted by the Cheshire Midland Railway, opened in 1863. The line from Northwich to Helsby was constructed by the West Cheshire Railway company, but before the line was completed it, along with the - [The Railway’s Effects on Northwich](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/railway-200/the-railways-effects-on-northwich/) - Before the coming of the railways stage coaches (often referred to as Mail Coaches), usually taking advantage of the much improved turnpike roads, criss crossed Britain in a bewildering number of routes connecting towns and cities. These coaches usually carried wealthy individuals, and more importantly the Kings mail, hence the armed guard that rode with - [Northwich locomotive shed](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/railway-200/northwich-locomotive-shed/) - Until the opening of the West Cheshire Railway to Helsby in 1869, Northwich was the terminus of the line from Altrincham. To provide facilities for locomotives arriving and starting here a small locomotive shed was built. Even at the time it must have been obvious that the shed, capable of holding only one locomotive, was - [Lostock Gralam Station](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/railway-200/lostock-gralam-station/) - The railway between Altrincham and Chester was opened in stages between 1862 and 1874. The section, between Knutsford and Northwich was opened, by the Cheshire Midland railway company in 1863. In 1865 the Cheshire Midland became part of the Cheshire Lines Committee (CLC). The CLC remained as a separate railway company until 1948 when it - [Hartford & Greenbank Station](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/railway-200/hartford-greenbank-station/) - The railway between Altrincham and Chester was opened in stages between 1862 and 1874. This section, from Northwich to Helsby, was promoted by the West Cheshire Railway company, but before the line was completed it became part of the Cheshire Lines Committee (CLC) in 1865. The CLC remained as a separate railway company until 1948 - [Origins of The Railway Across Mid-Cheshire](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/railway-200/origins-of-the-railway-across-mid-cheshire/) - ORIGINS OF THE RAILWAY ACROSS MID-CHESHIRE What came to be called Britain’s ‘Railway mania’ led to the already established railway companies seeking more potential untapped markets that were still un-connected to this relatively new form of transport. Two of these companies, the London & North Western Railway (LNWR), and the Manchester Sheffield & Lincolnshire Railway - [Cheshire Lines Station Gardens](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/railway-200/cheshire-lines-station-gardens/) - In July 1884 a report in the London newspaper The Standard stated that ‘...the Midland Railway Company have decided to offer premiums for the best kept station gardens throughout their system’. Like many other railway companies, the Cheshire Lines eventually followed suit, with the judging of its station gardens being undertaken by the Manager, - [Mid Cheshire Line Music Trains](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/mid-cheshire-line-music-trains/) - WELCOME to music with a twist! FREE live music+Visit to a great PUB+ A train journey from your LOCAL station = A FABULOUS NIGHT OUT! If you like the sound of that then this is definitely for you! FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE MUSIC TRAINS ON THE MID CHESHIRE LINE THE PROGRAMME Dates, bands, locations, timings.Decide - [Along Cheshire Lines](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/along-cheshire-lines/) - Find below copies of Along Cheshire Lines - the newsletter of the Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership. Full colour versions are also available at our staffed stations. Issue 8 Out and about! Issue 7 Summer Cuddington Charm Issue 6 Christmas Handsome Hale! Issue 5 Summer Northwich at the heart of Mid Cheshire Issue 4 Spring VersionComing and - [MCCRP Leaflets from RHS Tatton 2024](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/mccrp-leaflets-from-rhs-tatton-2024/) - [Contact](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/contact/) - [Ticket Essentials and Penalty Fares](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/ticket-essentials-and-penalty-fares/) - From July 2019 there are five ways to buy a ticket on the Mid Cheshire Line and new measures to stop fare evasion: Ticket machineSince July there have been ticket machines on all stations along the Line (except Lostock Gralam and Mobberley). A ticket machine will issue most types of ticket and accepts payment by - [Cheshire Celebrates](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/cheshire-celebrates/) - Click here to view and download our 24 pagefull colour "Cheshire Celebrates" Flipbook From the Foreword David Briggs MBE KStJ, The Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire says .... Visit Cheshire and you will find it remarkably well served by railways and stations. Cheshire is a county of many destinations. You may be travelling on business, for pleasure and relaxation - [Group Trip Planning](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/group-trip-planning/) - Travelling by train on the Mid Cheshire Line– information for schools and groups Thinking about organising a trip out? Wondering where to go and how to get there? Fancy taking your group on the train but not sure how to go about it? If so then read our frequently asked questions and trip planner guide below. - [Mid Cheshire attractions by train From Stockport Station](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/group-trip-planning/mid-cheshire-attractions-by-trainfrom-stockport-station/) - There is a free shuttle bus operating around the town that stops at the railway station and can help you access Stockport attractions. Hat Works Hat Works is the UK’s only museum dedicated solely to the hatting industry, hats and headwear. The museum focuses on the development of the industry from its humble beginnings to - [Mid Cheshire attractions by train From Manchester Piccadilly Station](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/group-trip-planning/mid-cheshire-attractions-by-trainfrom-manchester-piccadilly-station/) - The Manchester Museum The Manchester Museum is home to one of the largest and most important collections of Ancient Egyptian artefacts in the United Kingdom. The collection includes objects from prehistoric Egypt (c. 10,000 BC) to the Byzantine era, up to around AD 600. Groups are welcome but need to book in advance – contact the front desk on - [Mid Cheshire attractions by train From Knutsford Station](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/group-trip-planning/mid-cheshire-attractions-by-trainfrom-knutsford-station/) - Tatton Park Tatton Park Mansion is just over a mile walk through Tatton Park estate from the station. Visit the Neo-Classical Mansion, explore 50 acres of Gardens, Tudor Old Hall, the Tatton Park working Farm and 1000 acres of parkland. Group rates are available to pre- booked groups of 12 people or more and represent a 20% saving - [Mid Cheshire attractions by train From Hale Station](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/group-trip-planning/mid-cheshire-attractions-by-trainfrom-hale-station/) - Dunham Massey Dunham Massey is set in a magnificent deer park and gardens. This Georgian house tells the story of the owners and the servants who lived here. In winter visit the beautiful Winter Garden especially planted to highlight the best of winter plants and shrubs. The property is approximately two and a half miles from either Hale or Altrincham - [Mid Cheshire attractions by train From Chester Station](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/group-trip-planning/mid-cheshire-attractions-by-trainfrom-chester-station/) - Grosvenor Museum (FREE ENTRY) The Grosvenor Museum has Chester's biggest collection of local and international history including Roman tombstones and the world of Charles Kingsley, the famous naturalist of Victorian Chester. The Museum also has some of the finest collections in the North West – enjoy the paintings, sculpture and furniture in the Art Gallery. Visit 20 Castle - [Mid Cheshire attractions by train From Altrincham Station](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/group-trip-planning/mid-cheshire-attractions-by-trainfrom-altrincham-station/) - Ice Rink Silver Blades Altrincham caters for all disciplines; general skating for newcomers, figure skating, ice hockey, and speed skating for the experienced. There is hot food in the café area and a warm cafe bar to relax in. The rink is home to the Manchester Phoenix Hockey team. Tel: 08700 882929 Email: altrincham@silver-blades.co.uk www: altrinchamicedome.co.uk - [Northwich Station Manchester Platform](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/northwich-station-manchester-platform/) - [Northwich Station Chester Platform](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/northwich-station-chester-platform/) - [Northwich Station Ticket Office](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/northwich-station-ticket-office/) - [Northwich Station Car Park](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/northwich-station-car-park/) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/privacy-policy/) - What is this Privacy Policy for? This privacy policy is for this website midcheshirerail.org.uk which is owned by the Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership CIC (a Community Interest Company) and governs the privacy of its users who choose to use it. The policy sets out the different areas where user privacy is concerned and outlines the obligations and - [Cookies](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/cookies/) - 1. Introduction 1.1 Our website uses cookies. 1.2 We will advise when you first visit our website that you may opt out in your browser from this website using cookies. By using our website and agreeing to this policy, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy. 2. - [Terms of Reference for Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/terms-of-reference-for-mid-cheshire-community-rail-partnership/) - Introduction 1.1: A Community Rail Partnership is a body established to encourage greater use of rail services by participation of local communities in their rail line and activities at and surrounding their stations. The Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership (MCCRP) has an emphasis on encouraging greater use of the County’s rail network to provide economic, social ## Stations - [Northwich](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/station/northwich/) - Northwich town centre is distinctive with its black and white timber framed buildings. Northwich is home to the Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse. At this Museum, visitors can enjoy learning about the history and industry of West Cheshire through film, reconstruction, models, displays and artefacts. You can also find out more too regarding life as a pauper - [Chester](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/station/chester/) - There is plenty to do in Chester - walk the walls and the Rows (historic two-tiered shopping galleries) and enjoy the magnificent architecture of the City, browse the shops from large chain stores to smaller independent retailers. Relax and rest in one of the many restaurants, cafes and bars. Then stroll through Grosvenor Park amid - [Delamere](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/station/delamere/) - Delamere station, with its superb station café, is situated in the heart of Delamere Forest, Cheshire's largest woodland. Both a place for families to let off steam and a place to escape the crowds, the forest offers a variety of outdoor pursuits. Go Ape, the ‘Tree Top Aventure' is located less than five minutes walk from - [Mouldsworth](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/station/mouldsworth/) - Mouldsworth Station building, opened in 1869, is now the business premises for Whistles, a superbly appointed hair and beauty salon, which offers Aveda treatments and therapeutic massage. Bookings at Whistles can be made on 01928 740747. Opposite the station entrance is The Goshawk pub and restaurant, which has a reputation for excellent cuisine and wine. Close to the - [Cuddington](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/station/cuddington/) - Just a 20 minute walk away and located on the A556 is Blakemere Craft Centre. Cuddington has some fine historic buildings - more information available on the Cuddington and Sandiway Parish Council website - perhaps this is not surprising as the famous architect John Douglas was born in Sandiway in 1830. Douglas was a prolific - [Greenbank](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/station/greenbank/) - Greenbank station building has been sensitively redeveloped in recent years and is now home to Christ Church. More information about the Christ Church can be found at Marshall's Arm Local Nature Reserve is a short walk from the station and is an area of woodland, grassland and wetland with different species of flowers and birds to be - [Lostock Gralam](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/station/lostock-gralam/) - From Lostock Gralam station a short walk brings you to the Trent & Mersey canal. A walk of just less than two miles takes you along the canal to the Lion Salt Works, which was re-opened on 5th June 2015 following a four-year, £10.23m restoration project. This new ‘living museum’ gives a fascinating and fresh - [Plumley](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/station/plumley/) - Plumley station is very near to the Golden Pheasant pub and restaurant, which has a good reputation for the high quality cuisine. Local information for the area can be found at Plumley with Toft and Bexton Parish Council website. - [Knutsford](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/station/knutsford/) - Knutsford is famed for its annual May Day Festival, fine Georgian architecture and contemporary bars and restaurants. It is host to the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park. Tatton Park is a magnificent Regency mansion set within 1000 acres. Its Italianate and Japanese Gardens are among the finest owned by the National Trust. The Knutsford - [Mobberley](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/station/mobberley/) - Mobberley is a scattered village covering a large area to the south west of Manchester Airport. The station is just over 1 mile from the church and the oldest part of the village, which has picturesque cottages and several pubs. Beside the station there are several railway cottages and the Railway Inn, which serves excellent - [Ashley](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/station/ashley/) - Ashley is a tiny hamlet adjacent to the railway station. It has a cricket club and one public house, The Greyhound, which serves excellent pub meals. - [Hale](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/station/hale/) - Hale's historic Grade 2 listed station is at the centre of the village and is very convenient for the thriving shopping along Ashley Road. There are numerous restaurants and bars to suit every taste within easy reach of the station. Not far away is Dunham Massey, an 18th Century Hall set in 250 acres of wooded - [Altrincham](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/station/altrincham/) - Exclusive boutiques and bustling markets make Altrincham ideal for shopping as well as being a destination for eating and leisure. Altrincham Market and Market House offers both unique retail opportunities and interesting places to eat. Whether Thai, Lebanese, Indian, British or Italian Altrincham offers varied cusines to suit all. There are also two theatres and the - [Stockport](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/station/stockport/) - With a thriving modern shopping centre, an historic core, and a family leisure complex located next to the train station, Stockport is a town of contrasts with plenty to offer. The railway station is only 10 minutes walk from Edgeley Park, the home of STOCKPORT COUNTY FC and SALE SHARKS, and is very well connected, with direct regular services to - [Manchester Piccadilly](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/station/manchester-piccadilly/) - The city centre features numerous theatres, music venues, art galleries and museums, such as URBIS and the SCIENCE & INDUSTRY MUSEUM. Manchester is a shopper’s paradise, either at the refurbished ARNDALE CENTRE, or in the more exclusive King Street and St Anne’s Square. CHINATOWN has a spectacular Imperial Arch and numerous high quality restaurants. Manchester is justly famed for its - [Navigation Road](https://www.midcheshirerail.org.uk/station/navigation-road/) - Navigation Road station is also shared with Metrolink trams. A short walk takes you to the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse theatre. 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