Class 156 passenger service on the Mid Cheshire Line
All aboard the Mid Cheshire Line Music Train
The Cheshire Gardens Express heading through Delamere Forest
Freight Traffic on the Mid Cheshire Line
LATE FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2020 BUS REPLACEMENTS
29th February 2020 - 8th March 2020
There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line in late February and early March 2020 ....
WIN A PERFECT POSTER CHRISTMAS BOX
23rd November 2019 - 8th December 2019
Enter the Guardian Series Poster Perfect Competition and win a Mid Cheshire Line Poster ....
MCRUA PUBLIC MEETING
24th October 2019
MCRUA announce their forthcoming public meeting on Thursday 24th October 2019 starting at 8pm ....
TRANSPORT FOR WALES CLUB 50
2nd September 2019 - 24th November 2019
You can now save on offpeak tickets to destinations across the Wales and Borders network .....
STOCKPORT BEER WEEK
19th September 2019 - 29th September 2019
Stockport Beer Week is back again for 2019 and is just down the road from Stockport railway station ....
MID CHESHIRE LINE ART EXHIBITION
16th July 2019 - 18th August 2019
The Mid Cheshire Line Art Exhibtion opens at the Weaver Hall Museum in Northwich on Tuesday 16th July....
AUGUST 2019 BUS REPLACEMENTS
There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line during August 2019 ....
TIMETABLE CHANGE
18th June 2019 - 30th June 2019
Those passengers travelling on the Monday to Friday 1641 from Manchester .....
KNUTSFORD MUSIC FESTIVAL
20th June 2019 - 23rd June 2019
Take the train to the Knutsford Music Festival ....
TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS OFFER
23rd April 2019 - 4th June 2019
TransPennine Express Club 55 is back until 4th June 2019 ....
NORTHERN HALF TERM OFFER
17th February 2019 - 3rd March 2019
Northern have announced a half term offer where kids travel free by train when travelling with an adult on Northern routes .....
NEWSPAPER OFFER
Newspaper offer for unlimited Northern Travel ....
RMT STRIKE ACTION
The RMT have announced further days of industrial action which will affect services on the Mid Cheshire Line ....
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR SERVICES
24th December 2018 - 3rd January 2019
A reminder of the Train and Metrolink Services over the holiday period ...
NOVEMBER 2018 BUS REPLACEMENTS
There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line during November 2018 ....
FROM STATION TO STATION
3rd September 2018 - 15th September 2018
A festival of community theatre, talks and walks and hidden gems about our Amazing Women ....
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
6th September 2018 - 16th September 2018
Enjoy some of the free Heritage Open Days at Northwich on the Mid Cheshire Line ....
COMMUNITY RAIL DAY
1st August 2018
Come along to the Community Rail Day at Chester Railway Station ...
AUGUST 2018 BUS REPLACEMENTS
26th August 2018
There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line during August 2018 ....
COMPENSATION SCHEME
Northern have introduced a special scheme to provide additional compensation, over and above Delay Repay ....
RMT STRIKE ACTION
21st July 2018
The RMT Strike planned for Saturday 21st July 2018 has been suspended ....
GO BY TRAIN, GO APE IN DELAMERE!
22nd June 2018 - 30th November 2018
For people going to Go Ape at Delamere by train there are discounts available ....
MUTUAL TICKET ACCEPTANCE
11th June 2018 - 29th July 2018
Any customer who has a disrupted journey and holds a TOC specific ticket ....
TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS CLUB 55 OFFER
22nd April 2018 - 19th May 2018
The Transpennine Club 55 offer is back until 19th May 2018 ....
STOCKPORT COMMUNITY RAIL FESTIVAL
5th May 2018
Celebrating the 175th anniversary of the opening of Stockport Edgeley Station ....
SATURDAY EVENING BUS REPLACEMENTS
17th March 2018
The following 5 services will be cancelled and will be replaced by rail replacement buses this coming Saturday ....
MARVELLOUS DAYS OUT POSTER EXHIBITION
30th January 2018 - 7th April 2018
The Mid Cheshire Line Poster Exhibition is now at the Knutsford Heritage Centre, a short walk from Knutsford Station ...
NORTHWICH TRANSPORT STRATEGY
12th October 2017 - 22nd November 2017
You can have your say on how Northwich can improve transport links by giving your views ....
FLYING SCOTSMAN
30th November 2017
A unique evening at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre ....
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 BUS REPLACEMENTS
There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line during February 2018 and early March ....
LATE APRIL/ MAY BUS REPLACEMENTS
30th April 2018 - 3rd May 2018
There is engineering work affecting the Mid Cheshire Line during late April / May 2018 ....
RAILWAY POSTER EXHIBITION
6th August 2017 - 10th September 2017
There will be an exhibition of Mid Cheshire Line Iconic Posters .....
MCRUA AGM
27th June 2017
The 2017 AGM of Mid Cheshire Rail Users Association will take place at Plumley Village Hall ..
BOLLIN MORRIS
17th June 2017
Come along and enjoy Bollin Morris who will be performing at a number of Mid Cheshire Line stations ....
KNUTSFORD MUSIC FESTIVAL
23rd June 2017 - 25th June 2017
A festival with 40 acts, performing in 20 venues across the weekend from folk and acoustic to rock, blues and classical ....
NEW TIMETABLE
There is a new timetable on the Mid Cheshire Line from Sunday 21st May 2017 but note ....
RMT STRIKE ACTION
30th May 2017
The strike action planned by the RMT trade union for Tuesday 30 May has been suspended ....
RMT STRIKE ACTION
28th April 2017
RMT have announced another day of industrial action on Friday 28 April 2017 which will affect services on the Mid Cheshire Line ....
RMT STRIKE ACTION
8th April 2017
The RMT have annnounced a further potential strike action on Northern services ....
Cheshire Artisan Makers Craft Market
11th February 2017
An outdoor market a very short walk from Northwich Railway Station ...
CHRISTMAS TRAIN SERVICES
24th December 2016 - 1st January 2017
If you are travelling over the Christmas period please check before you travel ....
NEW TIMETABLE
11th December 2016 - 20th May 2017
There are minor changes to the Mid Cheshire Line timetable from 11th December 2016 ....
LATE OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2016 BUS REPLACEMENTS
31st October 2016 - 3rd November 2016
There is engineering work affecting the Mid Cheshire Line in late October and early November 2016 ....
COMMUNITY RAIL DAY
6th August 2016
There will be a Community Rail Day at Chester Railway Station ....
STOCKPORT RAILSHOW 2016
31st July 2016
Come along to the Stockport Station Rail Show .....
National Lottery Award
The Lion Salt Works has been shortlisted in the Best Heritage Project category of the 2016 National Lottery Awards ....
STATION TO STATION
11th June 2016 - 12th June 2016
The Station to Station Queen’s Celebration is coming to a railway station near you ....
QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY
10th June 2016 - 12th June 2016
All board for the Queen’s birthday weekend - the railway industry’s celebration of Her Majesty’s 90th birthday ....
STOCKPORT BEER AND CIDER FESTIVAL
2nd June 2016 - 4th June 2016
Visit the 30th Stockport Beer and Cider Festival. It is less than 10 minutes walk from the station .....
BUSES TO THE CHESHIRE SHOW
21st June 2016 - 22nd June 2016
Take the train to the Royal Cheshire Show with a free bus service from Knutsford, Northwich and Hartford railway stations ....
NEW FRANCHISE
1st April 2016 - 6th May 2016
Look out for the new logo. A new rail transformation journey begins today as Arriva launches the new Northern franchise ....
LLANGOLLEN STEAM RAILWAY
8th April 2016 - 10th April 2016
The Llangollen Railway's Spring Steam Gala will take place over three days headlining two very special guests ....
MAY 2016 BUS REPLACEMENTS
16th May 2016 - 19th May 2016
There is engineering work affecting the Mid Cheshire Line during May 2016 ....
JUNE 2016 BUS REPLACEMENTS
27th June 2016 - 30th June 2016
There is engineering work affecting the Mid Cheshire Line during June 2016 ....
COMMUNITY RAIL MARKET
19th November 2015 - 21st November 2015
Come along and enjoy our Community Rail Market at Manchester Piccadilly Station ....
CAROL SINGING
1st December 2015
Join the CRP and MCRUA for carol singing, mince pies and mulled wine at Northwich Railway Station ....
ARRIVA CLUB 55
19th October 2015 - 27th February 2016
The Arriva Club 55 is back for those 55 or over ....
MARCH 2016 BUS REPLACEMENTS
There is engineering work affecting the Mid Cheshire Line during March 2016 ....
ACORP AWARDS
The Mid Cheshire Line has made history at the ACoRP National Rail Awards ....
175 Years of Rail
Join in 175 Years of Rail in Cheshire at Chester in September ....
MCRUA AGM 2015
14th July 2015
Both members and non-members of MCRUA are reminded about the forthcoming AGM ....
KNUTSFORD PROMENADES
4th July 2015
Travel by train to Knutsford and enjoy the Knutsford Promenades ....
Community Rail in the City
20th May 2015
CRPs from across the network will be descending on the great cities of England including Liverpool ....
MARCH 2015 BUS REPLACEMENTS
26th March 2015
There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line ....
MAY 2015 BUS REPLACEMENTS
There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line during May 2015 ....
JUNE 2015 BUS REPLACEMENTS
15th June 2015 - 18th June 2015
There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line during June 2015 ....
JULY 2015 BUS REPLACEMENTS
27th July 2015 - 30th July 2015
There is engineering work affecting the Mid Cheshire Line during July 2015 ....
FEBRUARY 2015 BUS REPLACEMENTS
9th February 2015 - 12th February 2015
There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line ....
REMEMBERING OVER BY CHRISTMAS
1st October 2014 - 31st December 2014
A short reflection of the highly acclaimed Over By Christmas live performances across the North West of England ....
DECEMBER AND JANUARY BUS REPLACEMENTS
29th December 2014 - 2nd January 2015
There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line ....
NOVEMBER BUS REPLACEMENTS
There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line ....
OFF PEAK RETURNS
There are important changes to off peak return fares on the Mid Cheshire Line from Sunday 7th September 2014 ....
OCTOBER BUS REPLACEMENTS
26th October 2014
There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line ....
WW1 OVER BY CHRISTMAS
7th September 2014 - 29th September 2014
A choral commemoration of the departure of Cheshire’s soldiers to the Western Front, will come to Cheshire Stations ....
PLUSBUS ONLINE OFFER
1st June 2014 - 31st July 2014
Passengers can now buy PLUSBUS day tickets from all train company websites for just £2 during June and July ....
BUSES TO THE CHESHIRE SHOW
17th June 2014 - 18th June 2014
Take the train to the Cheshire Show with a free bus service from Knutsford, Northwich and Hartford railway stations ....
JULY BUS REPLACEMENTS
14th July 2014 - 17th July 2014
There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line during July 2014 ....
AUGUST BUS REPLACEMENTS
There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line during August 2014 ....
NEW TIMETABLE
18th May 2014 - 1st June 2014
The timetable on the Mid Cheshire Line changes on 14th May. Please check the timetable before you travel ...
JUNE BUS REPLACEMENTS
2nd June 2014 - 5th June 2014
There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line during June 2014 ....
MAY BUS REPLACEMENTS
11th May 2014
There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line during May 2014 ....
RAIL MAGAZINE
The Mid Cheshire Line has been featured in an 8 page full colour feature .....
APRIL BUS REPLACEMENTS
There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line during April 2014 ....
MARCH BUS REPLACEMENTS
There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line during March 2014 ....
FEBRUARY BUS REPLACEMENTS
There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line during February 2014 ....
MCRUA MAY RAILTOUR
2nd May 2014
MCRUA has announced their May Railtour to Ayr, via Dumfries and Kilmarnock ....
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR SERVICES
24th December 2013 - 1st January 2014
Some services are restricted on the Mid Cheshire Line and Metrolonk over Christmas and the New Year ...
JANUARY BUS REPLACEMENTS
27th January 2014 - 30th January 2014
There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line during January 2014 ....
DECEMBER BUS REPLACEMENTS
16th December 2013 - 19th December 2013
There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line during December ....
NOVEMBER BUS REPLACEMENTS
4th November 2013 - 7th November 2013
There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line during November 2013 ....
TRAINS, TRAMS AND NO AUTOMOMBILES
12th September 2013 - 29th September 2013
Come and enjoy transport art and artefacts in the Art With A Heart Gallery in Altrincham ....
OCTOBER BUS REPLACEMENTS
There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line during October 2013 ....
CHESTER STATION OPEN DAY
14th September 2013
Take a guided tour and learn more about Chester General Railway Station .....
SEPTEMBER ENGINEERING WORKS
There are Engineering Works on the Mid Cheshire Line during September 2013 ....
TRAVEL THE LINE FOR £1.50
28th July 2013
For one day only you can travel the Mid Cheshire Line for £1.50 .....
2013 MCRUA RAILTOUR TIMING CONFIRMED
11th September 2013
Details of MCRUA's 2013 Railtour have been confirmed .....
AUGUST BUS REPLACEMENTS
There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line during August 2013 ....
CHESHIRE SHOW BUS CONNECTIONS
18th June 2013 - 19th June 2013
There are FREE bus connections from both Knutsford and Hartford Railway Stations ....
RAILWAY WEEKEND
27th July 2013 - 28th July 2013
For one Weekend Only, Railway Films in the Regallette, a Model Railway Exhibition and Miniature Railway ....
JULY BUS REPLACEMENTS
1st July 2013 - 4th July 2013
There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line week commencing 1st July to 4th July .....
MAD DOG MCREA
22nd June 2013
Take the train and enjoy an evening out in rural Plumley .....
ALL ABOARD HALE 150
12th May 2013
Come and join the 150 year celebrations for Hale Railway Station ....
BOOK TRAIN CELEBRATING WORLD BOOK NIGHT
24th April 2013
Celebrate World Book Night by boarding the Mid Cheshire Line train to Chester ....
2013 MUSIC TRAINS
12th March 2013
Our first 2013 Mid Cheshire Line Music Train features the SteamHead Band .....
LONDON MIDLAND GREAT ESCAPE
9th February 2013 - 24th February 2013
The Great Escape is back at £15 for the whole network. £9.90 with a Railcard ....
APRIL BUS REPLACEMENTS
There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line between 8th April and 11th April ....
MARCH BUS REPLACEMENTS
31st March 2013
There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line on Sunday 31st March 2013 ....
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 ....
MID CHESHIRE CRP REPORT
20th December 2012 - 31st January 2013
The Community Rail Partnership report another successful year in 2012 ....
FEBRUARY BUS REPLACEMENTS
There are bus replacement services between Mon 25th and Thurs 28th February 2013 ....
JANUARY BUS REPLACEMENTS
There are bus replacement services between Mon 14th and Thurs 17th January 2013 ....
MID CHESHIRE LINE MUSIC TRAINS
Regular Music Trains will return to the Mid Cheshire Line in April 2013 ....
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
SOCIAL EVENING AND QUIZ
4th December 2012
Join MCRUA and the CRP for a Social Evening and Quiz .....
DECEMBER AND NEW YEAR ALTERATIONS
There are service alterations in early December and over Christmas and the New Year ....
WALKING TOUR OF CHESTER
10th November 2012
Learn about local history in Chester with FREE train travel from Cuddington ....
THE AUTUMN LEAF FALL TIMETABLE
1st October 2012 - 14th October 2012
The Autumn Leaf Fall Timetable for the Mid Cheshire Line starts on Monday 1st October ....
OCTOBER ENGINEERING WORK
22nd October 2012 - 25th October 2012
The Mid Cheshire Line will be affected by Engineering Work in October ....
SEPTEMBER ENGINEERING WORK
10th September 2012 - 13th September 2012
The Mid Cheshire Line will be affected by Engineering Work in September ....
AUGUST ENGINEERING WORK
26th August 2012
Stockport Station and the Mid Cheshire Line will be affected by Engineering Work ....
SPELLBOUND FOREST
19th May 2012 - 20th May 2012
An enchanting day out as we invite a family audience to follow the paths in Delamere Forest, each telling the story ....
TATTON PARK BIENNIAL 2012
Every two years, Tatton Park hosts its Biennial of contemporary art, commissioning the finest international, national and regional artists ....
MAY MUSIC TRAIN TO JAZZ IN CHESTER
2nd May 2012
Hear the Dave Roberts Quartet at Alexanders and music on the train ....
APRIL EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
25th April 2012
The Time Bandits, Full House and Roy Clinging are playing and singing on the music train ....
THE LINCOLNSHIRE POACHER
5th May 2012
The 2012 MCRUA railtour has been announced and will travel to Lincoln, Wainfleet and Skegness ....
ENGINEERING WORKS
5th February 2012 - 16th February 2012
There are various Bus Replacement services during Febraury 2012 ....
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR SERVICES
We are advised of the following Christmas and New Year train and tram services ....
GREENBANK STATION CLEAN UP
25th November 2011 - 31st December 2011
The Big Clean up visits Greenbank Station on the Mid Cheshire Line ….
MUSIC TRAINS PROGRAMME FOR 2012
We are currently planning our Music Train Programme for 2012 with our first train running in March ....
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 ....
CHESTER FREE BUSES END
20th November 2011 - 30th November 2011
Chester's free bus rail link from the station to the city centre will end on Sunday 20th November .....
ENGINEERING WORK
On Sunday 23rd and 30th Oct trains to and from Wigan Wallgate .....
NOVEMBER EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
16th November 2011
The Merseybillies are playing and singing on the Music Train from Chester and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley ....
RIDE A REAL GHOST TRAIN
26th October 2011
Fancy doing something spooky and different this half-term? Dare you ride a real Ghost Train ....
LEAF FALL TIMETABLE
3rd October 2011 - 31st October 2011
A reminder that the Leaf Fall Timetable comes into operation on Monday 3rd October on the Mid Cheshire Line ....
OCTOBER EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
12th October 2011
Rusty Cadillacs are playing and singing on the Music Train from Chester and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley....
SUPPORT OUR FRIENDS AT REDDISH SOUTH
Our Friends at Reddish South have an online e-petition which they are seeking your support ....
ARRIVA CLUB 55
4th September 2011 - 14th December 2011
Club 55 is running again from 4th September to 14th December 2011 ....
AUTUMN MUSIC TRAIN TO JAZZ IN CHESTER
5th October 2011
Join the Music Train to Alexander's Café Bar in Chester to enjoy Dave Roberts & his jazz band .....
SCHOLAR SEASON TICKETS GIVE UP TO 75% DISCOUNT
29th July 2011
Scholar season tickets now at all Mid Cheshire Line stations offer up to 75% discount ....
SEPTEMBER EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
14th September 2011
The Weavils are playing and singing on the Music Train from Chester and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley....
SEPTEMBER AFTERNOON MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
1st September 2011
Nelson Peach are playing and singing on the Afternoon Music Train from Chester and at the Golden Pheasant pub ....
SUMMER EVENING MUSIC TRAIN TO CHESTER
3rd August 2011
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
Buses will replace trains on the Mid Cheshire Line on weekends during June and July ....
CHESHIRE COUNTY SHOW
There is a free bus service to the Showground on 21st & 22nd June from Knutsford, Hartford and Northwich Railway Stations
JULY EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
13th July 2011
The Time Bandits are playing and singing on the Evening Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant ....
SUMMER EVENING MUSIC TRAIN TO CHESTER
1st June 2011
Join the Music Train to Alexander's Café Bar in Chester to enjoy Dave Roberts & his jazz band .....
CHARITY FUNDRAISING DAY AT STOCKPORT STATION
17th July 2011
Come along and support CLIC Sargent - the children and young people’s cancer charity ....
AUGUST EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
17th August 2011
Root Chords are playing and singing on the Music Train from Chester and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley ....
JULY AFTERNOON MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
7th July 2011
Geoff Higginbottom and Rob Carroll are playing and singing on the Afternoon Music Train to Plumley ....
JUNE EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
15th June 2011
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
7th May 2011 - 20th May 2011
Over 460 passengers enjoyed the trip with on time arrivals and an early arrival back in Chester ....
CRANFORD TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO KNUTSFORD
18th May 2011
Enjoy an evening exploring Knutsford and find out about Mrs Gaskell , her novels and where she lived ....
MAY EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
25th May 2011
Acoustak, the Chester-based trio, are playing and singing on the Evening Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant ....
MAY AFTERNOON MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
12th May 2011
Join us on our new Afternoon Music Train from Chester to Plumley and then at the Golden Pheasant ....
METROLINK TIMETABLE CHANGES
4th April 2011 - 27th April 2011
Metrolink is changing its timetable from Monday 4th April ....
APRIL MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
13th April 2011
Time Bandits, Full House and the Hat Show Band are playing on the Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant ....
NATIONAL COMMUNITY RAIL DAY
19th March 2011
Join the Community Rail Partnership at Knutsford Railway Station ....
TRAIN REPLACED BY BUS
14th March 2011 - 17th March 2011
Late evening train will be replaced by bus from Monday to Thursday ....
TRAINS ARE REPLACED BY BUSES
21st March 2011 - 24th March 2011
Late evening trains will be replaced by buses from Monday to Thursday ....
MARCH MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
9th March 2011
Hot Foot Jazzmen are playing and singing on the Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley ....
TRAINS RETIMED AT CHESTER
20th February 2011
For one day only, trains are retimed at Chester .....
BUS REPLACEMENT SERVICES
Late evening trains will be replaced by buses between 31st Jan and 10th Feb 2011 ....
RAIL TICKETS VALID ON METRO
Rail tickets valid on Metrolink tram services on 27th & 28th December ....
CHRISTMAS SERVICES ON THE MID CHESHIRE LINE
20th December 2010 - 31st December 2010
Check here for service alterations through to 31st December ....
NORTH EASTERN EXPRESS
7th May 2011
Confirmed timing have been announced for MCRUA's next Railtour to Darlington, Durham and Newcastle ....
CHRISTMAS AT THE ZONE
10th December 2010
Come and learn to make Christmas decorations ....
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.
AUTUMN MUSIC TRAIN ON THE MID CHESHIRE LINE
24th November 2010
Rusty Cadillacs, are playing and singing on the Music Train ....
AUTUMN MUSIC TRAIN TO ALEXANDERS
3rd November 2010
Take the Autumn Music Train to Alexander's Café Bar in Chester ....
MID CHESHIRE LINE GHOST TRAIN
27th October 2010
Dare your ride the real ghost train ....
BIG SKATE WEEKEND
30th October 2010 - 31st October 2010
Enjoy the Rudheath and Witton Big Skate Weekend ....
METROLINK TO MEDIA CITY
20th September 2010 - 30th September 2010
The Metrolink branch from Harbour City to Media City will open ....
MID CHESHIRE LINE TIMETABLE
6th September 2010 - 19th September 2010
Autumn Leaf Fall Timetable means trains to Manchester will depart 4 minutes earlier ....
SEPTEMBER MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
22nd September 2010
Root Cords are playing and singing on the Music Train .....
FREE NORTHWICH SHUTTLE BUS
20th September 2010 - 31st October 2010
Northwich has a FREE shuttle bus service connecting Northwich Rail Station with the bus interchange and town centre ....
METRO OUT OF ACTION
16th August 2010 - 18th August 2010
A double tram has brought down the wires ....
GO TRAIN - GO APE AT DELAMERE
Go Ape are offering a 20% discount for those travelling by train ....
AUGUST MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
25th August 2010
Acoustak are playing and singing on the Music Train .....
BIG LUNCH AT NORTHWICH STATION
18th July 2010
Get involved and join your neighbours for a Big Lunch at Northwich Railway Station ....
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED
British Transport Police are looking for enthusiastic volunteers in your local community ....
JULY MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
21st July 2010
Halfe Pannikin are playing and singing on the Music Train ....
JULY JAZZ IN CHESTER
7th July 2010
Enjoy Jazz in Chester by joining our Music Train to Alexander's Cafe Bar in Chester .....
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
13th June 2010
Enjoy a Slow Art Picnic at Tatton Park ..
JUNE MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
16th June 2010
The Weavils, the four-piece band from the banks of the mighty River Weaver are playing and singing ....
SCENIC BRITAIN BY TRAIN: CURRENT EDITION NOW AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD
The 2010 edition of Scenic Britain by Train is now available ....
MAY MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
19th May 2010
Nelson Peach, the North Cheshire trio, are playing and singing ....
RUDHEATH AND EAST NORTHWICH FUN DAY
2nd May 2010
Our Community Rail Officer will be at the Fun Day ....
MUSIC TRAINS 2010
The Mid Cheshire Line Music Trains are now planned for 2010 ...
CHESTER FOLK FESTIVALS MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
21st April 2010
Musicians from the Chester Folk Festival are playing and singing ....
CHESHIRE DAY RANGER
MID CHESHIRE LINE WINS FOUR ACCOLADES
19th January 2010 - 28th February 2010
Four stations on the Mid Cheshire Line have won awards ...
MID CHESHIRE LINE BUS REPLACEMENTS
Passengers are being advised of bus replacement services on late night services week commencing 7th & 14th December
NETWORK RAIL STATION SURVEY
13th November 2009 - 31st December 2009
Fill in the Network Rail Station survey for the chance to win an annual season ticket or £2,000....
MID CHESHIRE LINE VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
7th November 2009 - 31st December 2009
Volunteers on the Mid Cheshire have been supporting CSV Make a Difference Day ....
VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
29th October 2009 - 31st December 2009
Local volunteers make a difference at Mobberley Railway Station ....
VOLUNTEERS JOIN CSV MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY
1st October 2009 - 31st December 2009
Local volunteers make a difference at Plumley Railway Station ....
METROLINK SERVICES RETURN TO THE CITY CENTRE
2nd November 2009 - 8th November 2009
Trams returned to Manchester city centre on schedule today ....
VOLUNTEERS JOIN CSV MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY
1st November 2009 - 31st December 2009
Local volunteers make a difference at Cuddington Railway Station ....
TRAMS TO RUN IN MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE
30th October 2009 - 1st November 2009
Pedestrians and motorists in the Manchester city centre are being advised ....
LOCAL TRANSPORT PLAN
28th October 2009 - 13th January 2010
Cheshire West and Chester Council is preparing a new Local Transport Plan ....
FREE BUS TO THE ZOO
21st October 2009 - 1st November 2009
Visit Chester Zoo by Train over half term and take a free bus ....
NEW RAIL OFFICER
30th September 2009 - 31st October 2009
The Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership now has a new Community Rail Officer - Sally Buttifant ....
ALTRINCHAM STATION BOOKING OFFICE IS CLOSED
5th October 2009 - 7th November 2009
The Booking Office at Altrincham is closed for refurbishment ....
GREAT WESTERN EXPRESS RAIL TOUR
8th May 2010
The MCRUA Online Booking Office is now open for their next Rail Tour to Oxford, Bath and Bristol ....
CHESTER RAILWAY STATION TOURS
10th September 2009 - 11th September 2009
Join a Guided Tour & update on this historic railway station ....
SUNDAY BUS REPLACEMENT SERVICE
Buses will replace services on the Mid Cheshire Line on Sunday 16th and 23rd August 2009 ....
BACK ON TRACK
29th July 2009 - 31st July 2009
The Northwich Guardian reports the re-opening of the Northwich to Sandbach Railway Line to Passengers is Back on Track ....
SANDBACH - NORTHWICH RAILWAY LINE
22nd July 2009 - 31st August 2009
Feasibility Report is published for the re-opening of the Middlewich Branch to Passengers ....
COMMUNITY RAIL OFFICER VACANCY
15th July 2009 - 24th July 2009
The Community Rail Partnership is seeking a new Community Rail Officer for the Mid Cheshire Line ....
POTENTIAL SUICIDE DISRUPTS MID CHESHIRE LINE SERVICES
9th July 2009 - 18th July 2009
Last evening (Wednesday 8th July 2009) a suicidal person on Stockport Viaduct severely disrupted services ....
AUGUST MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
19th August 2009
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.
JULY'S MUSIC TRAIN - FROM MANCHESTER PICCADILLY, STOCKPORT AND ALTRINCHAM TO PLUMLEY
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 Piccadilly and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley.
NEW TIMETABLES ARE NOW AVAILABLE
17th May 2009 - 7th June 2009
New pocket timetables are now available ....
SEPTEMBER MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
23rd September 2009
Nelson Peach, the North Cheshire trio, are playing and singing on the Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley. Leaving Chester Station at 19:07 and returning at 22:45
CHESTER MUSIC FESTIVALS MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
8th July 2009
Gus Glynn and Friends are playing and singing on the Music Train ....
MIDSUMMER MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
17th June 2009
Root Chords, the Chester-based acoustic rock'n roll band, are playing and singing on the Music Train ....
MAY'S MUSIC TRAIN - FROM MANCHESTER, STOCKPORT AND ALTRINCHAM TO PLUMLEY
20th May 2009
Smokey Terrain - a lively duo playing country and blues, rock and roll and everything in between - are playing and singing on the Music Train ....
MID CHESHIRE LINE FESTIVAL
31st May 2009
The Mid Cheshire Line Festival 2009 will showcase the railway line between Chester and Manchester via Delamere, Northwich and Knutsford.
THE GREAT EASTERN EXPRESS
9th May 2009
Join MCRUA aboard this memorable Rail Tour to the Fenlands including Peterborough, Ely and Cambridge.
EXPLORE CHESHIRE WITH A CHESHIRE DAY RANGER
Explore Cheshire and Merseyside by train using the Cheshire Day Ranger .....
FREE TOWN CENTRE SHUTTLE BUS FOR STOCKPORT
Shopping in Stockport is now that bit easier, thanks to the free Metroshuttle bus .....
CHESTER RAILWAY STATION
31st October 2008 - 31st December 2008
Chester Railway Station’s latest development has been officially opened ....
GREAT HALF TERM OFFERS
22nd October 2008
Mention 92.5 CHESHIRE FM and there is a free child place ....
LIVE MUSIC TRAIN TO MOBBERLEY: THURSDAY 21ST AUGUST
21st August 2008 - 22nd August 2008
Root Chords will be performing on the 18:56 train from Chester to Mobberley on Thursday 21st August.
CHESTER STATION GATEWAY WINS NATIONAL AWARD
28th July 2008 - 30th September 2008
The Chester Station Gateway Partnership has received national recognition at the Network Rail Environment Awards.
TRAVELLING BY TRAIN: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
8th April 2008
Travelling by train can sometimes be a little daunting ....
MAJOR INVESTMENT IN CHESTER STATION
1st May 2007
Work is now proceeding with the major investments in Chester Station
Line News & Events
TRAIN SERVICE
23rd March 2020
From week commencing 23 March, Northern Trains, in line with the rest of the industry, is introducing a temporary timetable ....
MID CHESHIRE LINE MUSIC TRAINS
Our first Music Trains have been cancelled because of COVID-19 ...
APRIL 2020 BUS REPLACEMENTS
14th April 2020 - 16th April 2020
There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line during April 2020 ....
CHESHIRE BEST KEPT STATIONS
28th January 2020
Altrincham, Knutsford and Greenbank stations are recognised at Cheshire Best Kept Stations ....
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY
3rd October 2019
New peace and reflection garden officially opened at Greenbank Station ....
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY
20th August 2019
'Unsung heroes' praised as green project breathe life back into railway station ....
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