Archive for the ‘Crewe - Liverpool Line’ Category

Summer Rail Report published ….

Posted on July 14th, 2010, by The Chairman

Our Summer 2010 Rail Report has been published and with members since mid-May. A summary is posted on our website, with the full report posted once the following one is published.
If you’re not a member and would like a copy of the latest Rail Report, please send an SAE C5 (i.e. holds once-folded A4 [...]

British Transport Police needs you! ….

Posted on June 20th, 2010, by The Chairman

We work closely with British Transport Police (BTP) to assist with security on our lines.
Below is an adaptation of a press release from BTP. If you feel you can assist in the ways outlined, please let BTP know.
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BTP, the national police force for the railways, is looking for enthusiastic volunteers in North West England [...]

Better 82 bus service for Greenbank and Hartford ….

Posted on May 28th, 2010, by The Chairman

Greenbank and Hartford stations have an improved bus service from 1 June.
The route 82, which runs between Northwich and Chester, will become half-hourly during the middle of the day, Mondays to Fridays. The extra buses start at 0910 from Chester and finish with the 1710 from Northwich and two afternoon services run on school [...]

Free bus service to Cheshire Show ….

Posted on May 6th, 2010, by The Chairman

We are pleased to see Cheshire East Council is this year sponsoring a free bus service from Knutsford, Northwich & Hartford stations to the Cheshire Show. Some of the connections at Knutsford are good.
For the full timetable, click here.

Liverpool Airport without the car parking charges ….

Posted on April 11th, 2010, by The Chairman

Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) has developed astonishingly fast in the last few years with budget flights to many parts. It’s well known that the airlines pay low landing fees to use it, the Airport making its money in other ways.
A week’s parking in the new multi-storey opposite the airport building costs around £85, [...]

Cheshire Day Ranger – prices held ….

Posted on January 23rd, 2010, by The Vice Chairman

It’s good news that the Cheshire Day Ranger prices for 2010 have been held at £18 for an adult and £9 for a child.  Even cheaper with a railcard!
I used the Day Ranger last year and had a great time.  Northwich, Stockport, Manchester, Liverpool, Crewe, Chester, Warrington, Liverpool, Merseyrail, Hooton, Chester and back down the [...]

Arriva Buses in Mid Cheshire ….

Posted on January 17th, 2010, by The Vice Chairman

The recent cold spell has led to many Mid Cheshire travellers leaving their car in the garage and either walking or taking the bus to connect with the Mid Cheshire Line.
But have you ever tried to understand our local bus services, how they operate and the costs involved – yes some us have to pay [...]

Club 55 is back ….

Posted on January 10th, 2010, by The Chairman

Arriva Trains Wales has reintroduced its promotion for those aged 55 and over. This time tickets can also be bought on line. As before all you need is proof of being over 55 and the ticket can also be bought at the station or on the train for unstaffed stations.
ATW Club [...]

A Great Day Out ….

Posted on August 14th, 2009, by The Chairman

Our Chairman writes:
Many of our members are using the fast efficient service to Birmingham and Liverpool from Hartford, Winsford and Acton Bridge Stations.
We would be interested to know if you have had an exciting day out on this service and where was your final destination?