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.
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The Mid Cheshire
Community Rail 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 Council, Forestry Commission, Knutsford Town Council, Mid Cheshire Rail Users Association, Network Rail, Northern Railways, Northwich Town Council, Stockport Council, Trafford Council, Transport for Greater Manchester.
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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…)
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. (more…)
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Mid Cheshire Line Music Trains
Thursday 18th September
Altrincham to the Alexander’s at Chester
Hound Dog Blues are playing on the train. They feature: Jon Ingham – guitar, dobro, cigar box; Andy Millington – guitar, vocals; and Dave Eatock – harmonica, accordion, vocals. This highly accomplished trio formed the band a couple of years ago as an acoustic sideline to their busy programme of electric blues gigs around the UK. Playing well known and not so well-known covers from the 50s, 60s and 70s the Hound Dog Blues Band are sure to have your feet tapping, your face smiling and your heart and soul feeling good.
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