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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 Panels Along the Mid Cheshire Line Mark 200 Years of The Modern Railway

History panels have been installed at 12 of the 16 stations along the Mid Cheshire Line with a 13th to be installed at Hale station in the coming weeks. The panels were a joint project between the Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership and local railway historian Trevor Booth to mark Railway 200 in 2025–the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. (more…)

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Tour of Altrincham Interchange & Navigation Road

On the afternoon of Thursday 15th January, a tour of Altrincham Interchange and Navigation Road stations took place to showcase the fabulous work initiated by Friends of Altrincham Interchange (FOAI)  with the support of the Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership(MCCRP). (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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Along the line

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Enjoy a Marvellous Day Out along the Mid Cheshire Line

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