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PASSENGER SURVEY - FREE RAIL TICKETS TO BE WON
31st October 2008
A survey of both rail and non rail-users who live and work in the area served by the Crewe-Manchester via Wilmslow line is being carried out by the Rail Partnership and Passenger Focus. As an extra incentive, a prize draw will be held for the chance to win 5 free rail tickets, courtesy of Northern Rail. To fill in the on-line survey please click on the link below.
Link to passenger survey

DOWNLOAD FREE CREWE AND NANTWICH ATTRACTION GUIDE
20th October 2008
The Explore and Enjoy guide, featuring a range of attractions in Crewe and Nantwich, is available to download from the link below.
Explore and enjoy leaflet Crewe and Nantwich

A GREAT NANTWICH DAY OUT
20th October 2008
When visiting Nantwich be sure to visit the Nantwich Museum ....
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HIGH SHERIFF OF CHESHIRE PAYS VISIT TO HOLMES CHAPEL STATION
19th October 2008
On Sunday 19th October, the High Sheriff of Cheshire paid a visit to Holmes Chapel Station to oversee the latest bulb-planting being carried out by Holmes Chapel Scouts.

Holmes Chapel is the latest station on the line to have been brightened up with flowers. Both platforms, and the car-park, have benefited from flower tubs, which have added a touch of colour to the station. Additional bulb-planting has been carried out adjacent to the ticket office.
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21ST ANNUAL SWEET PEA SHOW
12th October 2008
Wem is now the home of the modern Sweet Pea ....
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WHITCHURCH HERITAGE CENTRE
12th October 2008
An ideal place to gain valuable advice on the area ....
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WRENBURY SCARECROW TRAIL
12th October 2008
Wrenbury Scarecrow Trail and the associated Summer Fayre are now well-established as the high point of the village calendar
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NANTWICH INTERNATIONAL CHEESE SHOW
12th October 2008
The 2008 Nantwich International Cheese Show was a great success with many travelling by train ....
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NEW PLANTERS FOR CHELFORD STATION
9th October 2008
The transformation of Chelford station continues. Colourful flowers are now in place in the planters on the Crewe-bound platform.
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NATIONAL ACORP AWARD FOR WEBSITE
7th October 2008
The Mid Cheshire Line along with the Crewe - Manchester Line is 'Best Community Rail Website 2008' ....
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NORTHERN DUO TICKETS
30th September 2008
Save 25% off the cost of a day return ticket when two adults travel together off-peak.
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CHESHIRE DAY RANGER
30th September 2008
Explore Cheshire and Merseyside by train using the Cheshire Day Ranger
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CARRYING CYCLES ON TRAINS
24th September 2008
Click on the link below for details of provision for cycles on trains for all UK train operators. The local operator on the Crewe-Manchester line Northern Rail, offers free carriage of cycles (subject to availability of space) without the need for a reservation.
Information on carrying bicycles on trains

VISIT REAL ALE PUBS FROM THE CREWE-MANCHESTER LINE
18th September 2008
The Crewe-Manchester line has been featured in CAMRA's 'Out Inn Cheshire' guide to real ale pubs in the area. A number of fine real ale pubs can easily be accessed from the line. The article can be viewed by clicking on the link below.
Out Inn Cheshire - issue 39

DECEMBER 2008 TIMETABLE CHANGES AND HOW THEY MAY AFFECT YOU.
8th September 2008
As a result of the additional Manchester-London service each hour via Wilmslow and Crewe, the timetable for services along the Crewe-Manchester line will change significantly in December 2008.
Click here for your station details

NEW CYCLE STANDS FOR WILMSLOW AND ALDERLEY EDGE
8th September 2008
Wilmslow and Alderley Edge stations are now benefiting from new cycle parking facilities.
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A GREAT LIVERPOOL DAY OUT
28th July 2008
Visit the Magical History Tour and take a tour through Liverpool's history ...
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TRAVELLING BY TRAIN: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
8th April 2008
Travelling by train can sometimes be a little daunting ....
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FLORAL BOOST FOR WILMSLOW STATION
14th March 2008
Rail travel will now be a much more floral experience ....
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TRAIN RUNNING INFORMATION HOTLINE FOR NORTHERN RAIL SERVICES
7th February 2008
Freephone number 0800 528 0200 provides access to train running information from Northern Rail's control centre at Manchester Piccadilly.
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SAVE MONEY ON RAIL AND BUS TRAVEL AT CREWE
17th December 2007
Plusbus tickets are now available for Crewe at a bargain price of £1.50.
Plusbus details

CHEAPER FARES FOR AIRPORT STAFF
9th October 2007
Staff based at Manchester Airport can now benefit from cheaper rail fares, thanks to a new discount card.
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WORK BEGINS ON CHELFORD STATION
9th October 2007
Work has begun on tidying up the station verges, in preparation for Cheshire Year of Gardens 2008.
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MAJOR INVESTMENT IN CHESTER STATION
1st May 2007
Work is now proceeding with the major investments in Chester Station
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A GREAT NANTWICH DAY OUT
20th October 2008

When visiting Nantwich be sure to visit the Nantwich Museum ....
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A GREAT LIVERPOOL DAY OUT
20th October 2008

Visit the Magical History Tour and take a tour through Liverpool's history ...
Read More

NATIONAL ACORP AWARD FOR WEBSITE
7th October 2008

The Mid Cheshire Line along with the Crewe - Manchester Line is 'Best Community Rail Website 2008' ....
Read More

CHESHIRE DAY RANGER
30th October 2008

Explore Cheshire and Merseyside by train using the Cheshire Day Ranger
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