STOCKPORT BEER AND CIDER FESTIVAL 3RD-5TH JUNE
3rd June 2010
Stockport Beer and Cider Festival will take place 3rd-5th June, at Edgeley Park, a 10 minute walk from Stockport station. The event will feature live music, food and a large number of real ales and quality ciders. For further information visit this website. . 29TH MAY - 13TH JUNE - CHILDREN GO FREE AT AIR RAID SHELTERS, STAIRCASE HOUSE AND BRAMALL HALL
29th May 2010
Take advantage of this excellent offer until 13th June, enabling up to 3 children free entrance to the Air Raid Shelters and Staircase House in Stockport and Bramall Hall near Cheadle Hulme when accompanied by one paying adult. Special offer details 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 FREE TWO MONTH FAMILY AND FRIENDS RAILCARD!
5th May 2010
To apply for a free two month Family and Friends Railcard click on this link. Family and Friends railcard offer - Daily Mail ENGINEERING WORKS AFFECTING SOME LATE EVENING WEEKDAY JOURNEYS IN MAY
3rd May 2010
Due to planned engineering works, some late evening weekday journeys will not run, with a rail replacement bus in operation. For further information visit the Northern Rail website. Northern Rail website - engineering works HOLMES CHAPEL VILLAGE FAIR SUNDAY 2ND MAY 12PM - 5PM
2nd May 2010
Take a visit to Holmes Chapel Village Fair on Sunday 2nd May for the chance to win train tickets plus plenty of free goodies to take away... Read More NEW TIMETABLE FOR MAY-DECEMBER 2010 NOW AVAILABLE
26th April 2010
The new Crewe-Manchester timetable for May-December 2010 is now available to download from the Northern Rail website. Northern Rail website - timetable 18 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 RAIL STRIKE CALLED OFF
26th March 2010
The rail strike which had been announced for 6th-9th April has been called off, and it is now anticipated that a normal service will run on those days. For further information visit the National Rail website. Read More FIVE IDEAS FOR EASTER DAYS OUT
8th March 2010
Read on for five ideas for family days out from the Crewe-Manchester line over the Easter holidays... Read More ENJOY A DAY’S UNLIMITED TRAVEL ON LONDON MIDLAND TRAINS FROM JUST £10
13th February 2010
London Midland trains are offering the opportunity for a day’s unlimited travel from just £10 between the dates of 13 - 21 February 2010. Further information SAVE 25% OFF ADVANCE TICKETS WITH FIRST TRANS PENNINE EXPRESS
8th January 2010
You can save 25% off advance tickets in First Trans Pennine Express's January Sale. Tickets for journeys up to and including 31st March can be bought. 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 FRIDAY 8TH JANUARY: CREWE-MANCHESTER SERVICE UPDATE
8th January 2010
Please read the update below regarding service cancellations due to the adverse weather... Read More LOCAL SCHOOLS ENJOY FREE TRAIN TRAVEL
21st December 2009
Local schools have been benefiting from a Community Rail Partnership initiative which provides free train travel for school day trips. Read More TRAVEL INFO FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PERIOD
16th December 2009
Read on for Christmas and New Year public transport information for the Greater Manchester area... GMPTE Christmas and New Year Travel Info leaflet TRAVEL ACROSS THE LONDON MIDLAND NETWORK FOR £10
15th December 2009
From 27th December 2009 to 3rd January 2010, you can travel right across the London Midland network for one day for just £10. London Midland operates services from Crewe to London, Liverpool, Birmingham and many other destinations. Read More 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 STOCKPORT CHRISTMAS MARKETS
7th December 2009
Stockport Christmas Markets, taking place in the recently restored historic market place, offer the perfect opportunity for your Christmas shopping needs, whether for that special gift or a sumptous Christmas feast... Read More CHRISTMAS STREET THEATRE AND ANIMATION IN STOCKPORT
5th December 2009
Visit Stockport's market place and old historic Underbanks quarter for a feast of season animation, featuring tap dancing turkeys, performing plum puddings, gaudy pantomime dames, Dickensian pickpockets, Santa's amazing balloon trick, carol singing, Christmas crackers and a Rudolph with a difference! Read More STOCKPORT VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET
28th November 2009
Come to Stockport's newly restored historic Market Halls and Market Place for the Victorian Market taking place on Sunday 28th November... Stockport Christmas events ENGINEERING WORKS SUNDAY 27TH AND MONDAY 28TH DECEMBER
28th November 2009
Due to construction of a bridge for the Alderley Edge bypass, buses will be replacing trains between Crewe and Wilmslow on Sunday 27th and Monday 28th December. National Rail website - engineering works informat VIEW THE NEW TIMETABLE FOR CREWE-MANCHESTER LINE
21st November 2009
The new timetable for the Crewe-Manchester line, which comes into effect on 13th December 2009, is now available to view on the Northern Rail website. The timetable should also now be available from staffed stations. Link to new timetable - Northern Rail website MANCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKETS
18th November 2009
Experience the special atmosphere of Manchester's Christmas Markets, starting from November 18th this year held in seven locations in the City Centre... 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 NETWORK RAIL STATION SURVEY
13th November 2009
Fill in the Network Rail Station survey for the chance to win an annual season ticket or £2,000.... Network Rail station survey link. MANCHESTER CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON
12th November 2009
Albert Square in Manchester will see a host of musical entertainment from 7pm-8pm on Thursday 12th November for the Christmas light switch on... Manchester City Council Christmas Events page ICE RINK COMES TO MANCHESTER FROM 12TH NOVEMBER TO 3RD JANUARY
12th November 2009
The annual Manchester ice-rink is back! The ice-rink will be at Spinningfields, which can be accessed from Manchester Piccadilly station by free Metroshuttle bus service 3 (purple). Spinningfields ice rink website CCTV AND PASSENGER HELP POINTS AT CHEADLE HULME
6th November 2009
Passengers at Cheadle Hulme are benefiting from improved safety and provision of information, thanks to the installation of passenger help points and CCTV at the station. Read More TWO FREE DAYS TRAVEL ON MANCHESTER METROLINK
3rd November 2009
GMITA has announced two free days of travel ..... Read More CCTV AND PASSENGER HELP POINTS FOR CHEADLE HULME
1st November 2009
Passengers at Cheadle Hulme are now benefiting from improved security and provision of information thanks to the installation of CCTV and passenger help points at the station. Read More LIVE MUSIC TRAIN TO GOOSTREY: THURSDAY 29TH OCTOBER
29th October 2009
On Thursday 29th October, the ‘Hatstand Medicine Band’ will be playing on the 19:04 train from Manchester to Goostrey as part of Levenshulme festival.The 'Hatstand Medicine Band' perform their popular old-time Blues, rags and reels, featuring original material, which is popular with all age groups and an exciting night of music and joviality can be guaranteed. Read More 5 IDEAS FOR DAYS OUT IN OCTOBER HALF TERM
26th October 2009
Read on for five ideas for days out in the October school half-term... Read More LIVE MUSIC TRAIN TO GOOSTREY: THURSDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER
10th September 2009
On Thursday 10th September, the 'Last Call' will be performing Traditional Folk music on the 19:04 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Goostrey.
Keith Smith and Richard Bateman are ‘Last Call.’ Both have played in a number of electric blues bands over the years, but they love to return to the acoustic folk blues roots as often as they can. Ric blows a mean blues harp, which perfectly complements Keith’s impassioned vocals and wild dobro bottleneck guitar. Read More SAVE MONEY ON THE COST OF A FAMILY AND FRIENDS RAILCARD
9th September 2009
Buy a Family and Friends Railcard for £19.50 instead of the usual £26 by registering at this dedicated website. 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 LIVE MUSIC TRAIN TO GOOSTREY: THURSDAY 16TH JULY
16th July 2009
On Thursday 16th July, the 'Cowboy Outfit' will be performing Traditional Folk music on the 19:04 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Goostrey. Read More MID CHESHIRE COMMUNITY RAIL OFFICER VACANCY
15th July 2009
The Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership is seeking a new Community Rail Officer .... Read More 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 LIVE MUSIC TRAIN TO GOOSTREY: THURSDAY 18TH JUNE
18th June 2009
On Thursday 18th June, 'Espionage' will be performing Bluegrass, Country and Old Time Folk music on the 19:04 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Goostrey. 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 VOLUME - LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL CREWE 21ST-25TH MAY
21st May 2009
Crewe will be hosting the Volume live music festival featuring exciting up-and-coming bands in a variety of venues. Visit the Volume festival website for further details. Read More LIVE MUSIC TRAIN TO GOOSTREY: THURSDAY 14TH MAY
14th May 2009
On Thursday 14th May, the 'Cross Keys Folk Club' will be performing Traditional and Contemporary Folk music on the 19:04 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Goostrey. 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 SANDBACH TRANSPORT FESTIVAL - 18TH - 19TH APRIL
18th April 2009
Sandbach Transport Festival, featuring steam rally, carnival, town criers and a host of other free attractions will take place in Sandbach on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April. Visit the festival's website for further details. Sandbach Transport Festival 'COMBINED ENTRY TICKET' INTRODUCED FOR HERITAGE ATTRACTIONS IN STOCKPORT
1st April 2009
You can now buy a ‘Combined Entry Ticket’ for Stockport attractions so you can visit more attractions, for less! In a bid to combat the financial squeeze, visitors can now visit Staircase House, and the Air Raid Shelters in Stockport plus Bramall Hall, near Cheadle Hulme for as little as £10 for adults and £5 for concessions and children. The recently launched combined ticket is available to buy at each of the three attractions.
Staircase House and the Air Raid Shelters are easily accessible from Stockport train station. Bramall Hall is situated just over a mile away from Cheadle Hulme station. Read More WILMSLOW RAIL PROMOTION DAY: SATURDAY 7TH MARCH
7th March 2009
Wilmslow Rail Promotion Day will take place at Sainsburys car-park next to the library in Wilmslow Town Centre from 10am-3pm on 7th March. Read More LIVE MUSIC TRAIN TO GOOSTREY: THURSDAY 19TH FEBRUARY
19th February 2009
On Thursday 19th February, Class 49 will be playing Blues and Bluegrass music on the 19:04 departure from Manchester Piccadilly to Goostrey. Read More CREWE-MANCHESTER LINE PASSENGER SURVEY RESULTS NOW AVAILABLE
10th February 2009
The Crewe-Manchester line passenger survey, undertaken by Passenger Focus and the Rail Partnership, is now available. The report summary can be viewed at the link below. Report summary CHELFORD IS CHESHIRE'S BEST KEPT STATION 2008
20th January 2009
Chelford Railway Station, has been declared Cheshire's Best Kept Station .... Read More WILMSLOW IS ONE OF CHESHIRE'S BEST KEPT STATIONS
20th January 2009
Wilmslow Railway Station has won an Award as one of Cheshire's Best Kept Stations .... Read More HOLMES CHAPEL IS CHESHIRE'S BEST STAFFED STATION
20th January 2009
Holmes Chapel Railway Station has won an Award as one of Cheshire's Best Kept Stations .... Read More CHELFORD STATION WINS AWARD IN CHESHIRE BEST KEPT STATION COMPETITION
Chelford Station wins the 'Cheshire Best Kept Station' award at the 2008 Cheshire Best Kept Station Competition. Read More HOLMES CHAPEL STATION WINS AWARD IN CHESHIRE BEST KEPT STATION COMPETITION
20th January 2009
Holmes Chapel Station wins the 'Best Staffed Station' award at the 2008 Cheshire Best Kept Station Competition. Read More WILMSLOW STATION WINS AWARD IN CHESHIRE BEST KEPT STATION COMPETITION
20th January 2009
Wilmslow Station wins the 'Roberts Bakery Award' for best newcomer to the competition at the 2008 Cheshire Best Kept Station Competition. Read More CREWE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON
27th November 2008
Crewe Christmas lights will be switched on from 5pm-6:30pm on Thursday 27th November. Why not pay a visit and enjoy the entertainment including live music, lantern parade and Father Christmas himself. Forthcoming events in Crewe CHELFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL ENJOYS FREE TRAIN TRIP TO MANCHESTER
13th November 2008
On 13th November pupils and staff from Chelford Primary School enjoyed a day trip to the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester. Free train tickets were provided by the Crewe to Manchester Community Rail Partnership in order to promote rail travel as an efficient travel option for school trips. 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 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 HOLMES CHAPEL STATION BOOK CLUB FEATURED IN NATIONAL PRESS!
17th September 2007
Read about what Times has to say about Northern's Graham Blake Read More CHELFORD WINS AWARD IN BEST KEPT STATION COMPETITION
28th January 2008
Chelford has won the tidiest station award in the Cheshire Best Kept Stations competition. Read More HANDFORTH JOINS GREATER MANCHESTER BIKE LOCKER USER CLUB SCHEME
28th January 2008
The lockers at Handforth station are now part of the Greater Manchester Bike Locker User Club (BLUC) scheme. Click for more details WEBSITE FOR STYAL STATION
29th January 2008
A website has been set up for Styal Station, which aims to raise the profile of the station and campaign for improved services. Styal station HANDFORTH WINS AWARD IN CHESHIRE BEST KEPT STATION COMPETITION
29th January 2008
Handforth station has won an award in the 2007 Cheshire Best Kept Station Competition. Read More TRAIN RUNNING INFORMATION HOTLINE FOR NORTHERN RAIL SERVICES
13th October 2008
Freephone number 0800 528 0200 provides access to train running information from Northern Rail's control centre at Manchester Piccadilly. Read More FLORAL BOOST FOR WILMSLOW STATION
14th March 2008
Rail travel will now be a much more floral experience .... Read more NEW MAGICAL GARDEN OPENED AT QUARRY BANK MILL
17th March 2008
The new 'Magical Garden' at Quarry Bank Mill has been opened. Volunteers have recreated the 18th century design which has lay untouched until November of 2007. Click here for details PETITION TO SAVE JODRELL BANK FROM CLOSURE
20th March 2008
Jodrell Bank, a familiar landmark to passengers on the Crewe-Manchester line, faces an uncertain future as a result of proposals to end public funding for the e-Merlin project, which links seven radio telescopes around Britain. Petition to save Jodrell Bank TRAVELLING BY TRAIN: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
8th April 2008
Travelling by train can sometimes be a little daunting .... Read More WORK BEGINS ON NEW STATION GARDEN AT GOOSTREY
29th April 2008
Goostrey station has been brightened by a new station garden planted by local Guides, Scouts and volunteers, and provided by local garden centre Hassall's. Read More RAIL PARTNERSHIP PROGRESS REPORT PUBLISHED
8th May 2008
The Crewe-Manchester Community Rail Partnership has published a progress report for the first year of the Partnership. Please click on the link below to see the report. Read More CREWE STATION GARDEN UNVEILED
19th May 2008
Work to transform part of Platform 5 at Crewe rail station into an oasis of calm has been finally completed. Press release from Virgin trains SCENIC BRITAIN BY TRAIN: LATEST EDITION NOW AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD
23rd May 2008
The 2008 edition of Scenic Britain by Train is now available to download by clicking on the link below. The guide has details of scenic routes all over Britain, from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands. Read more SANDBACH STATION FLOWER TUBS UNVEILED
10th June 2008
Sandbach Station has been brightened up with new flower tubs placed at the station. The flowers, which were funded by the Sandbach Partnership were unveiled on Monday 9th June with help from the Sandbach Brownies. Read More SCHOOL SUMMER HOLIDAYS: HELP STOP CHILDREN TRESPASSING ON THE RAILWAYS (FREE RESOURCES AVAILABLE)
6th July 2009
Trespassing on the railways remains a serious problem, particularly over the school summer holidays. Network Rail, British Transport Police and Northern Rail have all worked hard to try to steer children away from trespassing on the railways through a number of initiatives. Rail safety website 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 GOOSTREY FOLK TRAIN FEATURED ON MANCHESTER'S CHANNEL M
21st July 2008
July's Folk Train to Goostrey, featuring Tom Kitching, Paul Sullivan and friends, was filmed for Channel M's City Life programme. To see the clip please click on the link below. Channel M - City Life programme TIMETABLE CHANGES FROM 14TH DECEMBER
13th October 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 from 14th December 2008. Click here for information on the new timetable DAYS OUT FROM THE CREWE-MANCHESTER LINE IN THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS
6th July 2009
Read below for suggestions on 8 days out from the Crewe-Manchester line in the summer holidays. Remember that substantial savings on rail fares can be made with a Family and Friends Railcard - see http://www.railcard.co.uk. Read More 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 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 NANTWICH JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL: THURSDAY 9TH - MONDAY 13TH APRIL
1st March 2009
Nantwich Jazz and Blues Festival, featuring a host of exciting, diverse acts, takes place from 9th-13th April. Nantwich is easily accessible by train, just one stop away from Crewe. Click on the link below for details of the event. Nantwich Jazz and Blues Festival website CCTV FOR ALDERLEY EDGE STATION
8th September 2008
Passengers are set to benefit from enhanced security at Alderley Edge thanks to the provision of CCTV. Read More 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 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 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 TRAVEL SURVEY - FREE RAIL TICKETS TO BE WON - SURVEY DEADLINE 1ST DECEMBER
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. The deadline for the survey is 1st December. Read More STOCKPORT TOWN CENTRE FREE CHRISTMAS SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE: STARTING SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER
Christmas shopping will be made that bit easier, thanks to Stockports free town centre bus (service 300) operating on Saturdays from 22nd November. Read More LOCAL SCHOOLS ENJOY FREE TRAIN TRAVEL
21st December 2009
Local schools have been benefiting from a Community Rail Partnership initiative which provides free train travel for school day trips. Read More FREE TOWN CENTRE SHUTTLE BUS FOR STOCKPORT
22nd November 2008
Shopping in Stockport is now that bit easier, thanks to the free shuttle bus now linking the train station and main shopping areas. Read More MANCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKETS 18TH NOVEMBER - 22ND DECEMBER
5th December 2008
Soak up the festive atmosphere by visiting Manchesters Christmas markets. With a distinctly continental feel, the markets, held in traditional chalets, offer a variety of gift ideas and season produce across Europe. Read More INFORMATION FOR SANDBACH AND HOLMES CHAPEL PASSENGERS GETTING TO MANCHESTER AND MANCHESTER AIRPORT
29th December 2008
Read on for useful information on getting to Manchester and Manchester Airport from Sandbach and Holmes Chapel. Read More TRAVEL FROM MANCHESTER TO EDINBURGH AND GLASGOW FROM JUST £7.50 SINGLE FARE.
5th January 2009
Save 25% off the usual lowest advance fare price on Trans Pennine Express journeys, by booking via the link below. Tickets from Manchester to Glasgow and Edinburgh from as low as £7.50 single, Manchester to Leeds £3.75 single, and Manchester to Sheffield £3 single, with a number of other bargain fares available. Tickets for this offer must be purchased by 31st January at the latest. First Trans Pennine Express offer IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR GOOSTREY AND CHELFORD PASSENGERS
15th January 2009
Unfortunately there have been cancellations with the main peak morning service from Goostrey and Chelford, the service scheduled to call at Goostrey at 07:45 and Chelford at 07:51. At present, in the case of cancellation, Northern are getting the following through service to call at Goostrey at 08:09 and Chelford at 08:13. Please check for confirmation this is running by ringing 08457 48 49 50 or 0871 200 49 50. Read More 2 FOR 1 TRAIN TICKET OFFER
2nd February 2009
A 2 for the price of 1 train ticket offer is now available with the Sun newspaper. The offer involves the collection of tokens from the paper from Monday 2nd February - Saturday 7th February. Read More NEW VISITOR ATTRACTIONS GUIDE FOR CREWE-MANCHESTER LINE
8th June 2009
A new visitor attractions guide for the line, produced by Northern Rail in conjunction with the Community Rail Partnership, will be published in July. The guide will feature a number of discounts, including Quarry Bank Mill, Stockport Air Raid Shelters, Bramall Hall and Crewe Rail Heritage Centre.
The guide will shortly be available, free of charge, from staffed train stations and tourist information centres. Alternatively, you can order a copy in advance by contacting the Rail Partnership via the Contact Us button at the top of this page. Read More STYAL 100: RAIL CENTENARY FUN DAY CELEBRATED AT QUARRY BANK MILL ON 17TH MAY
18th May 2009
The Centenary of the line through Styal was celebrated at Quarry Bank Mill on Sunday 17th May. This free event featured a host of fun Victorian-themed childrens activities, model rail displays, heritage exhibition, guided walks and chances to win free rail tickets. The event was used to launch a new service on Sundays calling at Styal every two hours, and a new offer for rail ticket holders visiting Quarry Bank Mill who can now visit the Apprentice House or Secret Garden for free upon purchase of a main admission ticket. Read More EXTRA SERVICE TO BIRMINGHAM REINSTATED AT STOCKPORT
22nd April 2009
From Monday May 18th, Stockport will once again have 2 direct services an hour to Birmingham, provided by Arriva Cross Country Trains. This will help many passengers in the South Manchester area who can change trains more conveniently at Stockport than Manchester. Read More METROLINK ENGINEERING WORKS IN MANCHESTER
Due to essential maintenance work on the Manchester Metrolink, replacement buses will be running in Manchester City Centre between St Peters Square, and Piccadilly and Victoria stations. For more details visit the Metrolink website. Read More SAVE 30% ON A FAMILY AND FRIENDS RAILCARD
17th June 2009
Buy a Family and Friends Railcard for £18.20 instead of the usual price of £26 by clicking on this link. The offer is open until the end of August and you will need to enter the following promotional code: Morris10. Read More IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON TIMETABLE CHANGES FROM 13TH JULY
6th July 2009
Due to lack of availability of electric trains there will be some amended services from Monday 13th July on the line. Full details of the amended times are available here. Read More STEAM TOURS FROM CREWE, WILMSLOW AND STOCKPORT TO SCARBOROUGH IN AUGUST
15th July 2009
Every Friday in August, The Railway Touring Company will be running steam excursions, from Crewe, Wilmslow and Stockport up to York and Scarborough. Read More HERITAGE OPEN DAYS: VISIT LOCAL ATTRACTIONS 10TH-13TH SEPTEMBER FOR FREE!
29th August 2009
Local attractions, including the Air Raid Shelters and Staircase House in Stockport, and Quarry Bank Mill at Styal, will be available free of charge as part of the Heritage Open Days initiative. Further details are available on the Heritage Open Days website. Read More GOOSTREY FESTIVAL 9TH - 17TH OCTOBER 2009
The Goostrey Festival, nicknamed 'Goosfest' will take place from 9th - 17th October, featuring a varied range of cultural events, including music, comedy, poetry, art and dance. For further details on the events and how to book tickets visit the Goosfest website. Read More NANTWICH FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL: FRIDAY 25TH - SUNDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER
Nantwich Food and Drink Festival is one of the top food and drink events in the country, featuring gourmet food from top local producers, a CAMRA beer festival and cookery classes. Nantwich is easily accessible from the Crewe-Manchester line, just one stop away from Crewe. Read More | 
