VISIT OXFORD AND BATH ON THE GREAT WESTERN EXPRESS
The Great Western Express rail excursion on Saturday 8th May will offer a memorable day out to Oxford, Bath and Bristol. Booking website - Great Western Express SANDBACH TRANSPORT FESTIVAL: 17TH - 18TH APRIL 2010
18th April 2010
Sandbach Transport Festival, featuring carnival, vintage cars and buses, live music, town criers and fairground rides, will take place on Saturday 17th April and Sunday 18th April. For further details on the event, visit the festival website. Sandbach Transport Festival NANTWICH JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL 1ST - 4TH APRIL 2010
1st April 2010
The annual Nantwich Jazz and Blues Festival is back, featuring a superb array of talented artists over the Easter weekend. Nantwich is easily accessible from the Crewe-Manchester line, just 1 stop away from Crewe, with regular direct services to Manchester, courtesy of Arriva Trains Wales. For further details visit the Nantwich Jazz and Blues Festival website. Nantwich Jazz and Blues Festival website 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 TICKET PRICES FROZEN FOR STATIONS ON THE CREWE-MANCHESTER LINE
The Rail Partnership is happy to announce that the cost of return tickets for stations along the line has been frozen in the recent ticket pricing amendments. There has also been a small decrease in the price of some season tickets compared to last year which will encourage passengers to continue using the service during the harsh economic climate. 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 FORTHCOMING FOLK TRAINS
11th December 2009
Whilst the Goostrey Folk Trains are taking a break over the winter, there are still a number of other Folk Trains taking place in the area over the winter months... Read More CREWE AND STOCKPORT IN LINE FOR IMPROVEMENTS
17th November 2009
Crewe and Stockport have been named amongst a list of 10 priority train stations by Transport Secretary Lord Adonis which will see significant improvements. BBC article 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 CCTV INSTALLED AT ALDERLEY EDGE STATION
3rd August 2009
Passengers at Alderley Edge are benefiting from enhanced security at the station thanks to the installation of CCTV cameras. Read More FEASIBILITY REPORT ON NEW STATION FOR MIDDLEWICH PUBLISHED
20th July 2009
A feasibility report on the potential re-introduction of passenger services on the Sandbach-Northwich line, including building a station at Middlewich has been published. Feasibility report on Sandbach-Northwich services CREWE-MANCHESTER LINE-GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE
7th July 2009
The Crewe-Manchester line-guide, featuring a range of exciting offers and ideas for days out from the line is now available to download here. The line-guide is also now available from train stations, tourist information offices, libraries and other outlets in the area. Read More NEW DISCOUNT OFFERS AT STOCKPORT ATTRACTIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR TRAIN TICKET HOLDERS
1st June 2009
Visitors with a valid ticket can now save money when visiting Stockport visitor attractions. £1 off the price of admission is available upon production of a valid train ticket when visiting the Air Raid Shelters and Staircase House - both a short walk from Stockport train station, and Bramall Hall, which is just over a mile away from both Cheadle Hulme and Bramhall train stations. Read More NEW DISCOUNT FOR RAIL TRAVELLERS VISITING QUARRY BANK MILL LAUNCHED
1st May 2009
Visitors to Quarry Bank Mill at Styal who travel by train can now benefit from an excellent new offer, which provides for free admission to the Apprentice House or Secret Garden (subject to availability) upon purchase of a main admission ticket. Read More CCTV INSTALLED AT SANDBACH RAIL STATION
26th April 2009
The Community Rail Partnership can announce that CCTV installation has been completed at Sandbach Rail Station. The cameras will provide increased security for the station and the passengers using the Crewe to Manchester line. 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 | 
