An exhibition showcasing the work of Community Rail Partnerships is set to go on display at Crewe Heritage Centre next week as part of ‘Community Rail Week’. The exhibition of ‘Station Connections’ art by Eamonn Murphy, has been commissioned by … [Read more...]
Ged Austin, Manchester’s Urban Poet, comes back to Handforth
Ged Austin is an experienced guide who is inviting you to join him on a tour of “Handforth Past and Present”. This is one of a series of educational walks that Ged, known throughout Manchester as “The Urban Poet”, runs each year. … [Read more...]
The Volunteers and Friends of Holmes Chapel Railway Station and Viaduct
At the time of writing we are preparing for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the Station Master has finished putting up the bunting in the booking office ( kindly supplied by the Parish Council) . We still have the bunting for the outside to … [Read more...]
Crewe to Manchester Line scoops five out of Fifteen Cheshire Best Kept Stations awards
FIFTEEN stations in the former county of Cheshire have scooped awards at the 19th Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards Evening held on Friday 1st April and attended by Mayors from five of the Boroughs that constitute the former County of Cheshire, and … [Read more...]
Holmes Chapel Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
Beavers visit Handforth Station
The Friends of Handforth Station (FoHS) continue their involvement with the local community. This week it was the turn of the 1st Handforth Beavers, and on Tuesday 5th April it will be the FoHS Open Meeting. … [Read more...]
Community-based Commemorative Artwork at Handforth Station
The Friends of Handforth Station (FoHS) have installed their latest artwork: a large decorative brushed-steel screen, which commemorates the first 25 years’ work of this local volunteer group. The new artwork portrays Handforth Train Station as “a … [Read more...]
Save the date! Run, Bike or Zumba at StockSport 2022
Stockport Council and partners invite you to celebrate the power of moving and sport in their biggest event yet, StockSport 2022, Sunday June 26, from 9am. Following on from last year’s Stockport Enduro, Cycling Festival and 5K running race the … [Read more...]
New Facebook Group for Northern Station Adopters
Northern have set up a community page for all their station adoption groups to join. It is a space to chat, share ideas and tips with other groups, and is a forum to help new groups get started. Click Here if you would like to join the New Facebook … [Read more...]
Show The Love – Half Term Green Heart Crafting Session
Find out more at www.theclimatecoalition.org/show-the-love … [Read more...]
Limited timetable for Sundays due to RMT industrial action
In previous correspondence (21 January 2022), I outlined that the RMT union had announced its train conductor members employed at TransPennine Express would take strike action on four consecutive Sundays: 13, 20 and 27 February and 06 March. There is … [Read more...]
CrossCountry Stakeholder Survey 2022
It is a crucial year for the railways, and for CrossCountry. This is not just due to the pandemic but as a result of the findings of the Williams-Shapps Review, which highlighted the urgent need for us to become a more customer-centric and accessible … [Read more...]
West Coast Partnership Stakeholder Bulletin
Please click here for the West Coast Partnership stakeholder bulletin regarding changes to January 2022 timetable changes. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your local Regional Growth Manager, or email us … [Read more...]
Stockport Interchange: Cycle and Pedestrian Ramp consultation
Proposals for spiral ramp connecting Stockport’s new town centre park to the River Mersey are unveiled Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Stockport Council have unveiled proposals for a spiral ramp that will provide a unique way to … [Read more...]
Platform Extension & Bridge Strengthening work – Romiley station
Network Rail and Northern are extending platforms at stations across the North of England. At Romiley station, we will be extending both platform 1 and platform 2 to allow longer trains to call here. We will also be carrying out bridge … [Read more...]
Northern Rail: Changes to the Timetable
From Tuesday 4 January 2022 an amended service pattern will operate on the following routes: … [Read more...]
Tackling Loneliness with Transport fund is now open for Expressions of Interest
The Tackling Loneliness Team at the Department for Transport (DfT) are delighted to announce that the Tackling Loneliness with Transport fund is now open for Expressions of Interest. … [Read more...]
West Coast Partnership Stakeholder Bulletin
Please click here for the West Coast Partnership stakeholder bulletin providing an update on expected service disruption and essential engineering works taking place over the Christmas period. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate … [Read more...]
Festive Station Decoration by Handforth Grange School
The Friends of Handforth Station (FoHS), who celebrated the 25th anniversary of their founding on 30th November, announced the latest exhibit in their Art In A Box feature at the Station. … [Read more...]
Winter timetables
On Sunday 12 December the rail industry will introduce the Winter timetable, which will remain in place until May 2022. Under that timetable change, TransPennine Express will be taking a further step towards reintroducing pre-COVID services in … [Read more...]