Rail Ale Trail
Discover a unique way to explore the region’s best local pubs, one stop at a time.
Please drink reponsibly.
Discover our line
From Crewe to Manchester, we represent and support all of the communities touched by our stations. Select a station below to find out more about it and our activities there.
From Crewe to Manchester, we represent and support all of the communities touched by our stations. View our stations to find out more about each and discover our activities there.
About us
Crewe to Manchester Community Rail Partnership is a volunteer-led organisation accredited by the Department for Transport and hosted by Stockport Council.
We work in partnership with train operators, local authorities, town and parish councils and station volunteers who adopt stations along the line. Our main train operator and funder is Northern Trains alongside our other partner train operators Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express and Crosscountry Trains. We also work closely with Network Rail and Transport for Greater Manchester, as well as our member body, the Community Rail Network.
We work in a variety of ways to connect communities and their railways through the delivery of the Community Rail Development Strategy.
Days out
From independent cinemas to vibrant markets and National Trust destinations, the Crewe to Manchester line has something to offer for all the family.
Walks
With our collection of rail walks, you can find accessible routes, long distance trails, take an urban wellbeing stroll or discover Harry Styles’ home village.
News & Events
Find out more about our projects and events as well as the latest news from the Station Adoption volunteer groups.