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The Crewe to Manchester Community Rail Partnership is supported by transport operators, major employers, local authorities, parish councils and passenger groups. The Partnership welcomes approaches from commercial and non commercial organisations to join the partnership.
The Partnership is managed under a constitution that includes the following aims:
- To increase usage of stopping and semi fast services on the Crewe – Manchester routes.
- To increase awareness of services and travel opportunities accessible by the line.
- To highlight the role of the services in a local and regional transport context.
- To promote and enhance community and stakeholder involvement with stations between Stockport, Manchester Airport, Crewe and the areas surrounding them.
- To work with stakeholders and the community to improve the passenger environment and journey experience.
- To improve accessibility to stations along the route.
- To work with local authorities, major employers and other organisations to develop green travel plans and promote the use of rail services for employment, education and recreational purposes.
- To work with stakeholders and other relevant bodies to promote integrated transport links to the railway, including bus, taxi, community transport, cycling, walking, and park and ride.
- To work with stakeholders and the community to reduce anti social behaviour in the area of the railway.
- To support the use of rail in travel and tourism in the area.
- To enhance communication between passengers, train operators, Network Rail and local authorities.
- To work in close consultation and cooperation with the existing Mid Cheshire Rail Partnership with possible sharing of resources and co-ordinated working.
- To support the work of the East Cheshire Lines Rail User Group, and Friends of Station Groups along the route.
The current members of the Partnership include: Alderley Edge Parish Council, Arriva Trains Wales, Astra Zeneca PLC, Chelford Parish Council, Cheshire Best Kept Stations, Cheshire East Council, East Cheshire Lines Rail User Group, Friends of Handforth Station, Friends of Sandbach Station, Goostrey Parish Council, Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive, Halcrow Group Limited, Holmes Chapel Parish Council, Manchester Airport, Northern Rail, Passenger Focus, Royal London Group Limited, Sandbach Town Council, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council.
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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 MoreNEW 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 MoreENGINEERING 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 infoSAVE 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 detailsMANCHESTER 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 FestivalCLASSIC 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
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