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 .... Read More 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. Read More 21ST ANNUAL SWEET PEA SHOW 12th October 2008 Wem is now the home of the modern Sweet Pea .... Read More WHITCHURCH HERITAGE CENTRE 12th October 2008 An ideal place to gain valuable advice on the area .... Read More 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 Read More NANTWICH INTERNATIONAL CHEESE SHOW 12th October 2008 The 2008 Nantwich International Cheese Show was a great success with many travelling by train .... Read More 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. 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 NORTHERN DUO TICKETS 30th September 2008 Save 25% off the cost of a day return ticket when two adults travel together off-peak. Read More CHESHIRE DAY RANGER 30th September 2008 Explore Cheshire and Merseyside by train using the Cheshire Day Ranger Read More 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. Read More A GREAT LIVERPOOL DAY OUT 28th July 2008 Visit the Magical History Tour and take a tour through Liverpool's history ... Read More TRAVELLING BY TRAIN: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 8th April 2008 Travelling by train can sometimes be a little daunting .... Read More FLORAL BOOST FOR WILMSLOW STATION 14th March 2008 Rail travel will now be a much more floral experience .... Read more 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More MAJOR INVESTMENT IN CHESTER STATION 1st May 2007 Work is now proceeding with the major investments in Chester Station Read More |