NANTWICH FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL 24TH - 26TH SEPTEMBER
24th September 2010
The Nantwich Annual Food and Drink Festival takes place on Friday 24th-Sunday 26th September this year. Nantwich is easily accessible from the Crewe-Manchester line, just one stop away from Crewe. Nantwich Food and Drink Festival website STOCKPORT HISTORIC MARKET 750TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND
4th September 2010
To celebrate the 750th anniversary of Stockport's market, there will be a programme of events at the town's market place on Saturday 4th September... Stockport Market 750th anniversary celebrations MERITON PARK FUN DAY, HANDFORTH - THURSDAY 5TH AUGUST
5th August 2010
The annual Meriton Park fun day will be taking place on Thursday 5th August, 2pm-4pm at the park which is on Meriton Road, Handforth. The Friends of Handforth Station will be holding a stall and there will be a chance to win free rail tickets. Read More CLASSIC CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW, STOCKPORT MARKETPLACE, 1ST AUGUST
1st August 2010
On Sunday 1st August from 11am to 4pm, Stockport's historic marketplace plays host to a classic car and motorcycle show feature over 50 vintage vehicles. For more information ring 0161 474 4444 or go to the Visit Stockport events webpage. Read More SAVE 50% ON COST OF OFF-PEAK FARE WITH LONDON MIDLAND
29th July 2010
London Midland, who run services from Crewe to Liverpool, Birmingham and London, are running a promotion until early September enabling the purchase of off-peak fares for 50% less than the usual price. London Midland promotion - further details 'SCARBOROUGH FLYER' STEAM TRAIN FROM CREWE, WILMSLOW AND STOCKPORT TO YORK AND SCARBOROUGH
23rd July 2010
Every Friday from 23rd July to 10th September inclusive, the 'Scarborough Flyer' Steam Train operated by the Railway Touring Company, will run from Crewe, Wilmslow and Stockport to York and Scarborough. Railway Touring Company website MANCHESTER JAZZ FESTIVAL 23RD - 31ST JULY
23rd July 2010
Manchester Jazz festival, featuring an eclectic range of performers in several venues across the city, takes place this year from 23rd to 31st July. Manchester Jazz Festival DAYS OUT FROM THE CREWE-MANCHESTER LINE
1st July 2010
Read on for several ideas on days out from the Crewe-Manchester line during the school summer holidays... Read More NEW CYCLE PARKING FACILITIES FOR WILMSLOW AND GOOSTREY
15th June 2010
Wilmslow and Goostrey stations are benefiting from the provision of new cycle parking facilities. Read More ENGINEERING WORKS AFFECTING SOME LATE EVENING JOURNEYS IN JUNE AND JULY
1st June 2010
Engineering works will be in operation during June and July, with rail replacement buses in operation on some late evening weekday services. Northern Rail website - engineering works info MANCHESTER RAIL HUB STUDY PUBLISHED
18th February 2010
The Manchester Rail Hub Study has now been published by Network Rail. The study proposes solutions to tackle capacity issues and improve connectivity and performance throughout Greater Manchester and more generally within the North West. The study proposals will potentially benefit users of the Crewe-Manchester via Stockport and Airport routes. Manchester Hub Study HANDFORTH STATION RECEIVES ROYAL APPROVAL
10th February 2010
Award winning Handforth Station has recently been visited by Prince Charles who cast his eye over the recently crowned Cheshire Best Kept Station.
Mike Bishop from the Friends of Handforth station was among a select group to welcome the Prince to the station. Read More STOCKPORT ALE TRAIL GUIDE PUBLISHED
28th December 2009
Stockport Ale Trail Guide has been published, highlighting a number of cosy and atmospheric traditional pubs within walking distance of the train station... Stockport Ale Trail Guide AWARD FOR HOLMES CHAPEL IN THE 'OUTSTANDING STAFF' CATEGORY AT THE ACORP AWARDS.
28th September 2009
The Community Rail Partnership is happy to announce that Graham Blake has been awarded third place in the category of 'outstanding staff contribution' at the recent Association of Community Rail Partnerships awards dinner hosted in Carlisle.
Graham has worked diligently over the past years to create a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere for passengers to enjoy. This award recognises the effort that Graham has put into Holmes Chapel station and he can be assured of the Community Rail Partnerships continued support. Read More MAPS TO LOCAL ATTRACTIONS NOW AVAILABLE ON THIS WEBSITE
10th August 2009
Maps highlighting walking routes from stations on the line to local attractions are now available. To view the maps click on the local attractions button on the left of page for each station. Read More NEW EDITION OF SCENIC BRITAIN BY TRAIN NOW AVAILABLE
13th April 2009
The new addition of Scenic Britain by Train is now available to download here or a hard copy can be posted by ringing 01484 847790 Read More SAVE MONEY ON RAIL AND BUS TRAVEL AT CREWE
1st January 2008
Plusbus tickets are now available for Crewe at a bargain price of £1.50. Plusbus details CHEAPER FARES FOR AIRPORT STAFF
1st October 2007
Staff based at Manchester Airport can now benefit from cheaper rail fares, thanks to a new discount card. Read More | 
