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CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR SERVICES

We are advised of the following Christmas and New Year train and tram services ....

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GREENBANK STATION CLEAN UP
25th November 2011

The Big Clean up visits Greenbank Station on the Mid Cheshire Line ….

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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 .....

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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 ....

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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 ....

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RIDE A REAL GHOST TRAIN
26th October 2011

Fancy doing something spooky and different this half-term?  Dare you ride a real Ghost Train ....

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ENGINEERING WORK

On Sunday 23rd and 30th Oct trains to and from Wigan Wallgate .....

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LONDON MIDLAND GREAT ESCAPE
22nd October 2011

The London Midland Great Escape is back. Travel anywhere on their network for £10 ....

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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....

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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 .....

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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  ....

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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....

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SUPPORT OUR FRIENDS AT REDDISH SOUTH

Our Friends at Reddish South have an online e-petition which they are seeking your support ....

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ARRIVA CLUB 55
4th September 2011

Club 55 is running again from 4th September to 14th December 2011 ....

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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 ....

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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 ....

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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 .....

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LONDON MIDLAND HALF PRICE SALE
23rd July 2011

Off-peak tickets prices are slashed by 50% in online Summer Rail Sale .....

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CHARITY FUNDRAISING DAY AT STOCKPORT STATION
17th July 2011

Come along and support CLIC Sargent - the children and young people’s cancer charity ....

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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 .... 

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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 ....

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BUSES REPLACE TRAINS ON MID CHESHIRE LINE

Buses will replace trains on the Mid Cheshire Line on weekends during June and July ....

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CHESHIRE COUNTY SHOW

There is a free bus service to the Showground on 21st & 22nd June from Knutsford, Hartford and Northwich Railway Stations

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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 ....

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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 ....

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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 .....

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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 .....

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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 ....

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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 .... 

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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 ....

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NORTH EASTERN EXPRESS
7th May 2011

Confirmed timing have been announced for MCRUA's next Railtour to Darlington, Durham and Newcastle ....

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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 ....

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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 ....

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LONDON MIDLAND UPDATE
10th April 2011

There will be a Special Timetable for London Midland services on the Crewe to Liverpool line this Sunday .......

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LONDON MIDLAND HALF PRICE RAIL SALE
9th April 2011

London Midland are slashing off-peak tickets by 50% from 9th April to 2nd May ....

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METROLINK TIMETABLE CHANGES
4th April 2011

Metrolink is changing its timetable from Monday 4th April ....

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TRAINS ARE REPLACED BY BUSES
21st March 2011

Late evening trains will be replaced by buses from Monday to Thursday ....

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NATIONAL COMMUNITY RAIL DAY
19th March 2011

Join the Community Rail Partnership at Knutsford Railway Station ....

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TRAIN REPLACED BY BUS
14th March 2011

Late evening train will be replaced by bus from Monday to Thursday ....

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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 ....

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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.

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TRAINS RETIMED AT CHESTER
20th February 2011

For one day only, trains are retimed at Chester .....

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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 ....

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BUS REPLACEMENT SERVICES

Late evening trains will be replaced by buses between 31st Jan and 10th Feb 2011 ....

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RAIL TICKETS VALID ON METRO

Rail tickets valid on Metrolink tram services on 27th & 28th December ....

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LONDOD MIDLAND FARE SALE
27th December 2010

Enjoy a 30% saving on hundreds of fares when travelling by London Midland ....

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LONDON MIDLAND HAVE FARE SALE
27th December 2010

Enjoy a 30% saving on hundreds of London Midland fares ....

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CHRISTMAS SERVICES ON THE MID CHESHIRE LINE
20th December 2010

Check here for service alterations through to 31st December ....

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AUTUMN MUSIC TRAIN ON THE MID CHESHIRE LINE
24th November 2010

Rusty Cadillacs, are playing and singing on the Music Train ....

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AUTUMN MUSIC TRAIN TO ALEXANDERS
3rd November 2010

Take the Autumn Music Train to Alexander's Café Bar in Chester ....

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BIG SKATE WEEKEND
30th October 2010

Enjoy the Rudheath and Witton Big Skate Weekend ....

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MID CHESHIRE LINE GHOST TRAIN
27th October 2010

Dare your ride the real ghost train ....

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GREAT ESCAPE WITH LONDON MIDLAND
23rd October 2010

Have a great escape on the London Midland Network for £10 ....

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SEPTEMBER MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
22nd September 2010

Root Cords are playing and singing on the Music Train .....

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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 ....

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METROLINK TO MEDIA CITY
20th September 2010

The Metrolink branch from Harbour City to Media City will open ....

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FIRST GROUP 55 IS BACK
20th September 2010

Aged 55 or over this an offer worth checking ....

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MID CHESHIRE LINE TIMETABLE
6th September 2010

Autumn Leaf Fall Timetable means trains to Manchester will depart 4 minutes earlier ....

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AUGUST MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
25th August 2010

Acoustak are playing and singing on the Music Train .....

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METRO OUT OF ACTION
16th August 2010

A double tram has brought down the wires ....

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LONDON MIDLAND HAVE A SUMMER SALE
1st August 2010

London Midland are slashing their online off-peak tickets by 50% .....

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GO TRAIN - GO APE AT DELAMERE

Go Ape are offering a 20% discount for those travelling by train ....

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MCRUA AGM 2010
22nd July 2010

The MCRUA AGM will be held at the Golden Pheasant at 7.30pm ....

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JULY MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
21st July 2010

Halfe Pannikin are playing and singing on the Music Train ....

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BIG LUNCH AT NORTHWICH STATION
18th July 2010

Get involved and join your neighbours for a Big Lunch at Northwich Railway Station ....

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JULY JAZZ IN CHESTER
7th July 2010

Enjoy Jazz in Chester by joining our Music Train to Alexander's Cafe Bar in Chester .....

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YOUR HELP IS NEEDED

British Transport Police are looking for enthusiastic volunteers in your local community ....

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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 ....

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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 ....

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SLOW ART PICNIC AT TATTON PARK
13th June 2010

Enjoy a Slow Art Picnic at Tatton Park ..

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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.

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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 ...

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MAY MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
19th May 2010

Nelson Peach, the North Cheshire trio, are playing and singing ....

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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 ....

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RUDHEATH AND EAST NORTHWICH FUN DAY
2nd May 2010

Our Community Rail Officer will be at the Fun Day ....

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CHESTER FOLK FESTIVALS MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
21st April 2010

Musicians from the Chester Folk Festival are playing and singing ....

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MUSIC TRAINS 2010

The Mid Cheshire Line Music Trains are now planned for 2010 ...

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LONDON MIDLAND GREAT EASTER SALE
2nd April 2010

London Midland has cut the cost of their off peak tickets by up to 70% ....

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CHESHIRE DAY RANGER

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MID CHESHIRE LINE WINS FOUR ACCOLADES
19th January 2010

Four stations on the Mid Cheshire Line have won awards ...

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FREE TOWN CENTRE SHUTTLE BUS FOR STOCKPORT

Shopping in Stockport is now that bit easier, thanks to the free Metroshuttle bus .....

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MID CHESHIRE LINE MUSIC TRAINS

Passengers on the Mid Cheshire Line have enjoyed 15 Music Trains ....

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MID CHESHIRE LINE BUS REPLACEMENTS

Passengers are being advised of bus replacement services on late night services week commencing 7th & 14th December

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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 ....

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TWO FREE DAYS TRAVEL ON MANCHESTER METROLINK
3rd November 2009

GMITA has announced two free days of travel ..... 

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METROLINK SERVICES RETURN TO THE CITY CENTRE
2nd November 2009

Trams returned to Manchester city centre on schedule today ....

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VOLUNTEERS JOIN CSV MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY
1st November 2009

Local volunteers make a difference at Cuddington Railway Station ....

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TRAMS TO RUN IN MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE
30th October 2009

Pedestrians and motorists in the Manchester city centre are being advised ....

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VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
29th October 2009

Local volunteers make a difference at Mobberley Railway Station ....

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LOCAL TRANSPORT PLAN
28th October 2009

Cheshire West and Chester Council is preparing a new Local Transport Plan ....

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FREE BUS TO THE ZOO
21st October 2009

Visit Chester Zoo by Train over half term and take a free bus ....

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ALTRINCHAM STATION BOOKING OFFICE IS CLOSED
5th October 2009

The Booking Office at Altrincham is closed for refurbishment ....

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VOLUNTEERS JOIN CSV MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY
1st October 2009

Local volunteers make a difference at Plumley Railway Station ....

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NEW RAIL OFFICER
30th September 2009

The Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership now has a new Community Rail Officer - Sally Buttifant ....

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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

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CHESTER RAILWAY STATION TOURS
10th September 2009

Join a Guided Tour & update on this historic railway station ....

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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.

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SUNDAY BUS REPLACEMENT SERVICE

Buses will replace services on the Mid Cheshire Line on Sunday 16th and 23rd August 2009 ....

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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 ...

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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 ....

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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.

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SANDBACH - NORTHWICH RAILWAY LINE
22nd July 2009

Feasibility Report is published for the re-opening of the Middlewich Branch to Passengers ....

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MCRUA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
20th July 2009

MCRUA are pleaed to publish the Minutes of their 2009 AGM held on 16th July 2009 ....

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MCRUA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
16th July 2009

Members are reminded of the MCRUA AGM this Thursday ....

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COMMUNITY RAIL OFFICER VACANCY
15th July 2009

The Community Rail Partnership is seeking a new Community Rail Officer for the Mid Cheshire Line ....

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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 ....

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CHESTER MUSIC FESTIVALS MUSIC TRAIN FROM CHESTER TO PLUMLEY
8th July 2009

Gus Glynn and Friends are playing and singing on the Music Train ....

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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 ....

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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.

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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 ....

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NEW TIMETABLES ARE NOW AVAILABLE
17th May 2009

New pocket timetables are now available ....

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THE GREAT EASTERN EXPRESS
13th May 2009

Many passengers on The Great Eastern Express have written ....

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THE GREAT EASTERN EXPRESS
9th May 2009

Join MCRUA aboard this memorable Rail Tour to the Fenlands including Peterborough, Ely and Cambridge.

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THE GREAT EASTERN EXPRESS
9th May 2009

Our departure and arrival times have now been confirmed by the Charter Operator

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EXPLORE CHESHIRE WITH A CHESHIRE DAY RANGER

Explore Cheshire and Merseyside by train using the Cheshire Day Ranger .....

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RAIL UPGRADE PUTS SERVICES BACK ON TRACK
19th December 2008

Chester is to benefit from major rail network improvements

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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.

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MCRUA LAUNCH NEW WEBSITE
23rd November 2008

MCRUA is pleased to announce the launch of its new website.

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CHESTER RAILWAY STATION
31st October 2008

Chester Railway Station’s latest development has been officially opened .... 

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NORTHERN DUO TICKETS

Save 25% off the cost of a day return ticket when two adults travel together off-peak ....

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TIMETABLE CHANGES FROM 14TH DECEMBER
12th December 2008

Sunday 14th December sees the beginning of a new timetable for local rail services in Cheshire.

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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 ....

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  • THE LINCOLNSHIRE POACHER
    5th May 2012

    The 2012 MCRUA railtour has been announced and will travel to Lincoln, Wainfleet and Skegness ....

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  • ENGINEERING WORKS
    5th February 2012

    There are various Bus Replacement services during Febraury 2012 ....

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  • LONDON MIDLAND GREAT ESCAPE
    4th February 2012

    The Great Escape is back at £15 for the whole network. £9.90 with a Railcard ....

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  • ARRIVA 55 CLUB
    8th January 2012

    The Arriva Club 55 is back for those 55 or over. At £19 return to travel the Arriva Network it is great value for money ....

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  • MUSIC TRAINS PROGRAMME FOR 2012

    We are currently planning our Music Train Programme for 2012 with our first train running in March ....

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