CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR SERVICES
We are advised of the following Christmas and New Year train and tram services .... Read More GREENBANK STATION CLEAN UP 25th November 2011
The Big Clean up visits Greenbank Station on the Mid Cheshire Line …. Read More CHESTER FREE BUSES END 20th November 2011
Chester's free bus rail link from the station to the city centre will end on Sunday 20th November ..... Read More ENGINEERING WORK WITH BUSES REPLACING TRAINS
From 19 Nov to 1st Dec and on 4 Dec there are significant engineering works on the Mid Cheshire Line .... Read More NOVEMBER EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY 16th November 2011
The Merseybillies are playing and singing on the Music Train from Chester and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley .... Read More RIDE A REAL GHOST TRAIN 26th October 2011
Fancy doing something spooky and different this half-term? Dare you ride a real Ghost Train .... Read More ENGINEERING WORK
On Sunday 23rd and 30th Oct trains to and from Wigan Wallgate ..... Read More LONDON MIDLAND GREAT ESCAPE 22nd October 2011
The London Midland Great Escape is back. Travel anywhere on their network for £10 .... Read More OCTOBER EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY 12th October 2011
Rusty Cadillacs are playing and singing on the Music Train from Chester and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley.... Read More AUTUMN MUSIC TRAIN TO JAZZ IN CHESTER 5th October 2011
Join the Music Train to Alexander's Café Bar in Chester to enjoy Dave Roberts & his jazz band ..... Read More LEAF FALL TIMETABLE 3rd October 2011
A reminder that the Leaf Fall Timetable comes into operation on Monday 3rd October on the Mid Cheshire Line .... Read More SEPTEMBER EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY 14th September 2011
The Weavils are playing and singing on the Music Train from Chester and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley.... Read More SUPPORT OUR FRIENDS AT REDDISH SOUTH
Our Friends at Reddish South have an online e-petition which they are seeking your support .... Read More ARRIVA CLUB 55 4th September 2011
Club 55 is running again from 4th September to 14th December 2011 .... Read More SEPTEMBER AFTERNOON MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY 1st September 2011
Nelson Peach are playing and singing on the Afternoon Music Train from Chester and at the Golden Pheasant pub .... Read More AUGUST EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY 17th August 2011
Root Chords are playing and singing on the Music Train from Chester and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley .... Read More SUMMER EVENING MUSIC TRAIN TO CHESTER 3rd August 2011
Join the Music Train to Alexander's Café Bar in Chester to enjoy Dave Roberts & his jazz band ..... Read More LONDON MIDLAND HALF PRICE SALE 23rd July 2011
Off-peak tickets prices are slashed by 50% in online Summer Rail Sale ..... Read More CHARITY FUNDRAISING DAY AT STOCKPORT STATION 17th July 2011
Come along and support CLIC Sargent - the children and young people’s cancer charity .... Read More JULY EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY 13th July 2011
The Time Bandits are playing and singing on the Evening Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant .... Read More JULY AFTERNOON MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY 7th July 2011
Geoff Higginbottom and Rob Carroll are playing and singing on the Afternoon Music Train to Plumley .... Read More BUSES REPLACE TRAINS ON MID CHESHIRE LINE
Buses will replace trains on the Mid Cheshire Line on weekends during June and July .... Read More CHESHIRE COUNTY SHOW
There is a free bus service to the Showground on 21st & 22nd June from Knutsford, Hartford and Northwich Railway Stations Read More JUNE EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY 15th June 2011
Nelson Peach, the North Cheshire trio, are playing and singing on Evening Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant .... Read More HIGH SPEED TRAIN 2 MEETING 9th June 2011
There will be a meeting at Goostrey Village Hall to discuss the High Speed Train 2 Project starting at 8pm .... Read More STOCKPORT BEER AND CIDER FESTIVAL 2nd June 2011
Visit the 25th Stockport Beer and Cider Festival from 2nd - 4th June. It is less than 10 minutes walk from the station ..... Read More SUMMER EVENING MUSIC TRAIN TO CHESTER 1st June 2011
Join the Music Train to Alexander's Café Bar in Chester to enjoy Dave Roberts & his jazz band ..... Read More MAY EVENING MUSIC TRAIN CHESTER TO PLUMLEY 25th May 2011
Acoustak, the Chester-based trio, are playing and singing on the Evening Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant .... Read More CRANFORD TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO KNUTSFORD 18th May 2011
Enjoy an evening exploring Knutsford and find out about Mrs Gaskell , her novels and where she lived .... Read More MAY AFTERNOON MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY 12th May 2011
Join us on our new Afternoon Music Train from Chester to Plumley and then at the Golden Pheasant .... Read More NORTH EASTERN EXPRESS 7th May 2011
Confirmed timing have been announced for MCRUA's next Railtour to Darlington, Durham and Newcastle .... Read More NORTH EASTERN EXPRESS IS A GREAT SUCCESS 7th May 2011
Over 460 passengers enjoyed the trip with on time arrivals and an early arrival back in Chester .... Read More APRIL MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY 13th April 2011
Time Bandits, Full House and the Hat Show Band are playing on the Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant .... Read More LONDON MIDLAND UPDATE 10th April 2011
There will be a Special Timetable for London Midland services on the Crewe to Liverpool line this Sunday ....... Read More LONDON MIDLAND HALF PRICE RAIL SALE 9th April 2011
London Midland are slashing off-peak tickets by 50% from 9th April to 2nd May .... Read More METROLINK TIMETABLE CHANGES 4th April 2011
Metrolink is changing its timetable from Monday 4th April .... Read More TRAINS ARE REPLACED BY BUSES 21st March 2011
Late evening trains will be replaced by buses from Monday to Thursday .... Read More NATIONAL COMMUNITY RAIL DAY 19th March 2011
Join the Community Rail Partnership at Knutsford Railway Station .... Read More TRAIN REPLACED BY BUS 14th March 2011
Late evening train will be replaced by bus from Monday to Thursday .... Read More MARCH MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY 9th March 2011
Hot Foot Jazzmen are playing and singing on the Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley .... Read More MUSIC TRAINS PROGRAMME FOR 2011
Fifteen Music Trains will run in 2011. There will be lunchtime and evening trains Chester to Plumley and evening trains from Altrincham to Chester. Read More TRAINS RETIMED AT CHESTER 20th February 2011
For one day only, trains are retimed at Chester ..... Click here for Timetable GREAT ESCAPE WITH LONDON MIDLAND 19th February 2011
Until 6th March, a fantastic deal with London Midland where you can travel for a day on their network for £10 .... Read More BUS REPLACEMENT SERVICES
Late evening trains will be replaced by buses between 31st Jan and 10th Feb 2011 .... Read More RAIL TICKETS VALID ON METRO
Rail tickets valid on Metrolink tram services on 27th & 28th December .... Read More LONDOD MIDLAND FARE SALE 27th December 2010
Enjoy a 30% saving on hundreds of fares when travelling by London Midland .... Read More LONDON MIDLAND HAVE FARE SALE 27th December 2010
Enjoy a 30% saving on hundreds of London Midland fares .... Read More CHRISTMAS SERVICES ON THE MID CHESHIRE LINE 20th December 2010
Check here for service alterations through to 31st December .... Read More AUTUMN MUSIC TRAIN ON THE MID CHESHIRE LINE 24th November 2010
Rusty Cadillacs, are playing and singing on the Music Train .... Read More AUTUMN MUSIC TRAIN TO ALEXANDERS 3rd November 2010
Take the Autumn Music Train to Alexander's Café Bar in Chester .... Read More BIG SKATE WEEKEND 30th October 2010
Enjoy the Rudheath and Witton Big Skate Weekend .... Read More MID CHESHIRE LINE GHOST TRAIN 27th October 2010
Dare your ride the real ghost train .... Read More GREAT ESCAPE WITH LONDON MIDLAND 23rd October 2010
Have a great escape on the London Midland Network for £10 .... Read More SEPTEMBER MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY 22nd September 2010
Root Cords are playing and singing on the Music Train ..... Read More FREE NORTHWICH SHUTTLE BUS 20th September 2010
Northwich has a FREE shuttle bus service connecting Northwich Rail Station with the bus interchange and town centre .... Read More METROLINK TO MEDIA CITY 20th September 2010
The Metrolink branch from Harbour City to Media City will open .... Read More FIRST GROUP 55 IS BACK 20th September 2010
Aged 55 or over this an offer worth checking .... Read More MID CHESHIRE LINE TIMETABLE 6th September 2010
Autumn Leaf Fall Timetable means trains to Manchester will depart 4 minutes earlier .... Read More AUGUST MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY 25th August 2010
Acoustak are playing and singing on the Music Train ..... Read More METRO OUT OF ACTION 16th August 2010
A double tram has brought down the wires .... Read More LONDON MIDLAND HAVE A SUMMER SALE 1st August 2010
London Midland are slashing their online off-peak tickets by 50% ..... Read More GO TRAIN - GO APE AT DELAMERE
Go Ape are offering a 20% discount for those travelling by train .... Read More MCRUA AGM 2010 22nd July 2010
The MCRUA AGM will be held at the Golden Pheasant at 7.30pm .... Read More JULY MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY 21st July 2010
Halfe Pannikin are playing and singing on the Music Train .... Read More BIG LUNCH AT NORTHWICH STATION 18th July 2010
Get involved and join your neighbours for a Big Lunch at Northwich Railway Station .... Read More JULY JAZZ IN CHESTER 7th July 2010
Enjoy Jazz in Chester by joining our Music Train to Alexander's Cafe Bar in Chester ..... Read More YOUR HELP IS NEEDED
British Transport Police are looking for enthusiastic volunteers in your local community .... Read More JUNE MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY 16th June 2010
The Weavils, the four-piece band from the banks of the mighty River Weaver are playing and singing .... Read More RAIL SERVICES REPLACED BY BUSES
If you are travelling a Sunday between 13th June to 11th July or on the last train on Mon - Thurs 5th - 8th July and 12th - 15th July 2010 .... Read More SLOW ART PICNIC AT TATTON PARK 13th June 2010
Enjoy a Slow Art Picnic at Tatton Park .. Read More STOCKPORT BEER AND CIDER FESTIVAL 3RD-5TH JUNE 3rd June 2010
Stockport Beer and Cider Festival will take place 3rd-5th June, at Edgeley Park, a 10 minute walk from Stockport station. The event will feature live music, food and a large number of real ales and quality ciders. For further information visit this website. . LONDON MIDLAND GREAT ESCAPE 29th May 2010
Go anywhere on London Midland trains for just £10 or treat yourself to first class for just £20 ... Read More MAY MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY 19th May 2010
Nelson Peach, the North Cheshire trio, are playing and singing .... Read More GREAT WESTERN EXPRESS RAIL TOUR 8th May 2010
The Online Booking Office is now open for our next Rail Tour to Oxford, Bath and Bristol .... Read More RUDHEATH AND EAST NORTHWICH FUN DAY 2nd May 2010
Our Community Rail Officer will be at the Fun Day .... Read More CHESTER FOLK FESTIVALS MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY 21st April 2010
Musicians from the Chester Folk Festival are playing and singing .... Read More MUSIC TRAINS 2010
The Mid Cheshire Line Music Trains are now planned for 2010 ... Read More LONDON MIDLAND GREAT EASTER SALE 2nd April 2010
London Midland has cut the cost of their off peak tickets by up to 70% .... Read More CHESHIRE DAY RANGER
Read More MID CHESHIRE LINE WINS FOUR ACCOLADES 19th January 2010
Four stations on the Mid Cheshire Line have won awards ... Read More FREE TOWN CENTRE SHUTTLE BUS FOR STOCKPORT
Shopping in Stockport is now that bit easier, thanks to the free Metroshuttle bus ..... Read More MID CHESHIRE LINE MUSIC TRAINS
Passengers on the Mid Cheshire Line have enjoyed 15 Music Trains .... Read More MID CHESHIRE LINE BUS REPLACEMENTS
Passengers are being advised of bus replacement services on late night services week commencing 7th & 14th December Read More NETWORK RAIL STATION SURVEY 13th November 2009
Fill in the Network Rail Station survey for the chance to win an annual season ticket or £2,000.... Network Rail station survey link. MID CHESHIRE LINE VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE 7th November 2009
Volunteers on the Mid Cheshire have been supporting CSV Make a Difference Day .... Read More TWO FREE DAYS TRAVEL ON MANCHESTER METROLINK 3rd November 2009
GMITA has announced two free days of travel ..... Read More METROLINK SERVICES RETURN TO THE CITY CENTRE 2nd November 2009
Trams returned to Manchester city centre on schedule today .... Read More VOLUNTEERS JOIN CSV MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 1st November 2009
Local volunteers make a difference at Cuddington Railway Station .... Read More TRAMS TO RUN IN MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE 30th October 2009
Pedestrians and motorists in the Manchester city centre are being advised .... Read More VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE 29th October 2009
Local volunteers make a difference at Mobberley Railway Station .... Read More LOCAL TRANSPORT PLAN 28th October 2009
Cheshire West and Chester Council is preparing a new Local Transport Plan .... Read More FREE BUS TO THE ZOO 21st October 2009
Visit Chester Zoo by Train over half term and take a free bus .... Read More ALTRINCHAM STATION BOOKING OFFICE IS CLOSED 5th October 2009
The Booking Office at Altrincham is closed for refurbishment .... Read More VOLUNTEERS JOIN CSV MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 1st October 2009
Local volunteers make a difference at Plumley Railway Station .... Read More NEW RAIL OFFICER 30th September 2009
The Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership now has a new Community Rail Officer - Sally Buttifant .... Read More SEPTEMBER MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY 23rd September 2009
Nelson Peach, the North Cheshire trio, are playing and singing on the Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley. Leaving Chester Station at 19:07 and returning at 22:45 Read More CHESTER RAILWAY STATION TOURS 10th September 2009
Join a Guided Tour & update on this historic railway station .... Read More AUGUST MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY 19th August 2009
Acoustak, the Chester-based trio, are playing and singing on the Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley. Leaving Chester Station at 19:07 and returning at 22:45. Read More SUNDAY BUS REPLACEMENT SERVICE
Buses will replace services on the Mid Cheshire Line on Sunday 16th and 23rd August 2009 .... Read More TAKE A DAY TRIP WITH LONDON MIDLAND
Three or Four adults can travel for the price of two to places including Liverpool, Stoke and Birmingham. Kids can go for only £1 ... Read More BACK ON TRACK 29th July 2009
The Northwich Guardian reports the re-opening of the Northwich to Sandbach Railway Line to Passengers is Back on Track .... Read More JULY'S MUSIC TRAIN - FROM MANCHESTER PICCADILLY, STOCKPORT AND ALTRINCHAM TO PLUMLEY 22nd July 2009
The Weavils - the four-piece band from the banks of the mighty River Weaver in Northwich- will be playing on the music train from Manchester Piccadilly and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley. Read More SANDBACH - NORTHWICH RAILWAY LINE 22nd July 2009
Feasibility Report is published for the re-opening of the Middlewich Branch to Passengers .... Read More MCRUA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 20th July 2009
MCRUA are pleaed to publish the Minutes of their 2009 AGM held on 16th July 2009 .... Read More MCRUA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 16th July 2009
Members are reminded of the MCRUA AGM this Thursday .... Read More COMMUNITY RAIL OFFICER VACANCY 15th July 2009
The Community Rail Partnership is seeking a new Community Rail Officer for the Mid Cheshire Line .... Read More POTENTIAL SUICIDE DISRUPTS MID CHESHIRE LINE SERVICES 9th July 2009
Last evening (Wednesday 8th July 2009) a suicidal person on Stockport Viaduct severely disrupted services .... Read More CHESTER MUSIC FESTIVALS MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY 8th July 2009
Gus Glynn and Friends are playing and singing on the Music Train .... Read More MIDSUMMER MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY 17th June 2009
Root Chords, the Chester-based acoustic rock'n roll band, are playing and singing on the Music Train .... Read More MID CHESHIRE LINE FESTIVAL 31st May 2009
The Mid Cheshire Line Festival 2009 will showcase the railway line between Chester and Manchester via Delamere, Northwich and Knutsford. Read More MAY'S MUSIC TRAIN - FROM MANCHESTER, STOCKPORT AND ALTRINCHAM TO PLUMLEY 20th May 2009
Smokey Terrain - a lively duo playing country and blues, rock and roll and everything in between - are playing and singing on the Music Train .... Read More NEW TIMETABLES ARE NOW AVAILABLE 17th May 2009
New pocket timetables are now available .... Read More THE GREAT EASTERN EXPRESS 13th May 2009
Many passengers on The Great Eastern Express have written .... Read More THE GREAT EASTERN EXPRESS 9th May 2009
Join MCRUA aboard this memorable Rail Tour to the Fenlands including Peterborough, Ely and Cambridge. Read More THE GREAT EASTERN EXPRESS 9th May 2009
Our departure and arrival times have now been confirmed by the Charter Operator Read More EXPLORE CHESHIRE WITH A CHESHIRE DAY RANGER
Explore Cheshire and Merseyside by train using the Cheshire Day Ranger ..... Read More RAIL UPGRADE PUTS SERVICES BACK ON TRACK 19th December 2008
Chester is to benefit from major rail network improvements Read More STUDY COMMISSIONED FOR MIDDLEWICH BRANCH 18th December 2008
A study has been commissioned for the re-opening of Cheshire's Sandbach to Northwich Railway Line. Read More MCRUA LAUNCH NEW WEBSITE 23rd November 2008
MCRUA is pleased to announce the launch of its new website. Read More CHESTER RAILWAY STATION 31st October 2008
Chester Railway Station’s latest development has been officially opened .... Read More NORTHERN DUO TICKETS
Save 25% off the cost of a day return ticket when two adults travel together off-peak .... Read More TIMETABLE CHANGES FROM 14TH DECEMBER 12th December 2008
Sunday 14th December sees the beginning of a new timetable for local rail services in Cheshire. Read More SCHOLAR SEASON TICKETS GIVE UP TO 75% DISCOUNT 29th July 2011
Scholar season tickets now at all Mid Cheshire Line stations offer up to 75% discount .... Read More |