An article on Tram/Train appeared in our Summer 2009 “Rail Report”.
In brief “tram/train” is a concept where the “trains” involved can run on both conventional (heavy rail) railway lines as well as on tramway systems with their lighter rail and tighter curves. The best example of this is Karlsruhe in Germany, where this has [...]
I went to the fringe meeting on “The future of rail in the north – our vision for travel and the economy” last Monday evening. Chaired by TV Presenter, Andy Crane, the speakers were Cllr Ian Macdonald, GMITA (GMPTA, as was) Vice Chair, Paul Plummer, Director – Planning & Regulation, Network Rail, Edward Timpson, [...]
Our Chairman writes:
The Feasibilty Report into the re-opening of the Sandbach to Northwich Line to Passenger Traffic and the re-opening of Middlewich Station is great positive news.
If you live in Mid Cheshire and travel to London or the South West, would you use the proposed Middlewich Branch as your preferred route?
And if so why?
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