This year Mid Cheshire CRP will be going all out to celebrate Railway 200.
2025 marks 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 future, encouraging more people to take the train and inviting the next generation of pioneering talent to join the railway and become the history-makers of tomorrow.
You can find out more here Railway 200
In February we held a planning meeting at The Golden Pheasant in Plumley to discuss how we can celebrate Railway 200 along the Mid Cheshire Line. The volunteers came up with some fantastic ideas including themed bunting for stations and using the Railway 200 colours of red, white and black for station planting schemes.
We also have a number of larger projects planned to mark this important centenary; more details will be posted here soon.
Mid Cheshire Line Station to Station relay walks
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…
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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
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
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
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. (more…)
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
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…
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. (more…)
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! (more…)
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,…
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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,…
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…
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. (more…)
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,…
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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. (more…)
