18th January 2021
Northern have introduced a Temporary Covid Timetable from Monday 18th Janaury 2021 ....
1st December 2020
Educational Season Tickets are now available for participating schools on the Mid Cheshire Line ....
23rd November 2020
The Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership has a new Community Rail Officer ....
3rd October 2020 - 12th February 2021
Enjoy the CRP's Cheshire's Wonderful Wildlife platform railway posters at Tatton Park's Gallery in the Garden ....
24th November 2020
Three stations have won awards on the Mid Cheshire Line and there was a win for Winsford on the Crewe to Liverpool Line ....
1st February 2021 - 4th February 2021
There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line during February 2021 ....
12th February 2020:
Sunday 1 March: Metrolink Altrincham line
11th November 2019:
Additional Metrolink trams during festive period ....
17th September 2019:
Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September: Planned Metrolink improvement works
21st December 2020 - 23rd December 2020
There is engineering work affecting the Mid Cheshire Line during December 2020 ....
14th September 2020
Services will be enhanced on the Mid Cheshire Line from Monday 14th September 2020 ....
There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line during July 2020 ....
2nd April 2020 - 1st May 2020
The Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership are proud to announce their Childrens Art Competition .....
Unfortunately the 2020 Music Train programme has had to be cancelled ...
29th February 2020 - 8th March 2020
There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line in late February and early March 2020 ....
23rd November 2019 - 8th December 2019
Enter the Guardian Series Poster Perfect Competition and win a Mid Cheshire Line Poster ....
24th October 2019
MCRUA announce their forthcoming public meeting on Thursday 24th October 2019 starting at 8pm ....
2nd September 2019 - 31st December 2019
Join this petition to support the Mid Cheshire Line ....
2nd September 2019 - 24th November 2019
You can now save on offpeak tickets to destinations across the Wales and Borders network .....
19th September 2019 - 29th September 2019
Stockport Beer Week is back again for 2019 and is just down the road from Stockport railway station ....
16th July 2019 - 18th August 2019
The Mid Cheshire Line Art Exhibtion opens at the Weaver Hall Museum in Northwich on Tuesday 16th July....
18th June 2019 - 30th June 2019
Those passengers travelling on the Monday to Friday 1641 from Manchester .....
20th June 2019 - 23rd June 2019
Take the train to the Knutsford Music Festival ....
11th June 2019
The MCRUA Annual General Meeting will be held at the Gladstone Club, Station Road, Northwich on Tuesday 11th June 2019 starting at 8pm ....
23rd April 2019 - 4th June 2019
TransPennine Express Club 55 is back until 4th June 2019 ....
17th February 2019 - 3rd March 2019
Northern have announced a half term offer where kids travel free by train when travelling with an adult on Northern routes .....
Newspaper offer for unlimited Northern Travel ....
The RMT have announced further days of industrial action which will affect services on the Mid Cheshire Line ....
24th December 2018 - 3rd January 2019
A reminder of the Train and Metrolink Services over the holiday period ...
There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line during November 2018 ....
3rd September 2018 - 15th September 2018
A festival of community theatre, talks and walks and hidden gems about our Amazing Women ....
1st August 2018
Come along to the Community Rail Day at Chester Railway Station ...
26th August 2018
There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line during August 2018 ....
Northern have introduced a special scheme to provide additional compensation, over and above Delay Repay ....
21st July 2018
The RMT Strike planned for Saturday 21st July 2018 has been suspended ....
22nd June 2018 - 30th November 2018
For people going to Go Ape at Delamere by train there are discounts available ....
11th June 2018 - 29th July 2018
Any customer who has a disrupted journey and holds a TOC specific ticket ....
22nd April 2018 - 19th May 2018
The Transpennine Club 55 offer is back until 19th May 2018 ....
5th May 2018
Celebrating the 175th anniversary of the opening of Stockport Edgeley Station ....
17th March 2018
The following 5 services will be cancelled and will be replaced by rail replacement buses this coming Saturday ....
30th January 2018 - 7th April 2018
The Mid Cheshire Line Poster Exhibition is now at the Knutsford Heritage Centre, a short walk from Knutsford Station ...
12th October 2017 - 22nd November 2017
You can have your say on how Northwich can improve transport links by giving your views ....
30th November 2017
A unique evening at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre ....
There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line during February 2018 and early March ....
6th August 2017 - 10th September 2017
There will be an exhibition of Mid Cheshire Line Iconic Posters .....
27th June 2017
The 2017 AGM of Mid Cheshire Rail Users Association will take place at Plumley Village Hall ..
17th June 2017
Come along and enjoy Bollin Morris who will be performing at a number of Mid Cheshire Line stations ....
23rd June 2017 - 25th June 2017
A festival with 40 acts, performing in 20 venues across the weekend from folk and acoustic to rock, blues and classical ....
There is a new timetable on the Mid Cheshire Line from Sunday 21st May 2017 but note ....
30th May 2017
The strike action planned by the RMT trade union for Tuesday 30 May has been suspended ....
28th April 2017
RMT have announced another day of industrial action on Friday 28 April 2017 which will affect services on the Mid Cheshire Line ....
8th April 2017
The RMT have annnounced a further potential strike action on Northern services ....
24th December 2016 - 1st January 2017
If you are travelling over the Christmas period please check before you travel ....
11th December 2016 - 20th May 2017
There are minor changes to the Mid Cheshire Line timetable from 11th December 2016 ....
31st October 2016 - 3rd November 2016
There is engineering work affecting the Mid Cheshire Line in late October and early November 2016 ....
19th September 2016 - 20th November 2016
TransPennine Express is restarting its Club 55 offer ....
6th August 2016
There will be a Community Rail Day at Chester Railway Station ....
31st July 2016
Come along to the Stockport Station Rail Show .....
The Lion Salt Works has been shortlisted in the Best Heritage Project category of the 2016 National Lottery Awards ....
11th June 2016 - 12th June 2016
The Station to Station Queen’s Celebration is coming to a railway station near you ....
10th June 2016 - 12th June 2016
All board for the Queen’s birthday weekend - the railway industry’s celebration of Her Majesty’s 90th birthday ....
21st June 2016 - 22nd June 2016
Take the train to the Royal Cheshire Show with a free bus service from Knutsford, Northwich and Hartford railway stations ....
1st April 2016 - 6th May 2016
Look out for the new logo. A new rail transformation journey begins today as Arriva launches the new Northern franchise ....
8th April 2016 - 10th April 2016
The Llangollen Railway's Spring Steam Gala will take place over three days headlining two very special guests ....
16th May 2016 - 19th May 2016
There is engineering work affecting the Mid Cheshire Line during May 2016 ....
27th June 2016 - 30th June 2016
There is engineering work affecting the Mid Cheshire Line during June 2016 ....
1st January 2016 - 31st January 2016
London Midland have slashed their Advance Ticket prices by 20% in January ....
19th November 2015 - 21st November 2015
Come along and enjoy our Community Rail Market at Manchester Piccadilly Station ....
1st December 2015
Join the CRP and MCRUA for carol singing, mince pies and mulled wine at Northwich Railway Station ....
19th October 2015 - 27th February 2016
The Arriva Club 55 is back for those 55 or over ....
There is engineering work affecting the Mid Cheshire Line during March 2016 ....
The Mid Cheshire Line has made history at the ACoRP National Rail Awards ....
Join in 175 Years of Rail in Cheshire at Chester in September ....
6th September 2015
Virgin Trains are to scrap off-peak fares for railcard holders at peak times ....
14th July 2015
Both members and non-members of MCRUA are reminded about the forthcoming AGM ....
4th July 2015
Travel by train to Knutsford and enjoy the Knutsford Promenades ....
20th May 2015
CRPs from across the network will be descending on the great cities of England including Liverpool ....
26th March 2015
There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line ....
There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line during May 2015 ....
15th June 2015 - 18th June 2015
There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line during June 2015 ....
27th July 2015 - 30th July 2015
There is engineering work affecting the Mid Cheshire Line during July 2015 ....
9th February 2015 - 12th February 2015
There is engineering work on the Mid Cheshire Line ....
24th December 2013 - 1st January 2014
Some services are restricted on the Mid Cheshire Line and Metrolonk over Christmas and the New Year ...
18th June 2013 - 19th June 2013
There are FREE bus connections from both Knutsford and Hartford Railway Stations ....
12th May 2013
Come and join the 150 year celebrations for Hale Railway Station ....
24th April 2013
Celebrate World Book Night by boarding the Mid Cheshire Line train to Chester ....
12th March 2013
Our first 2013 Mid Cheshire Line Music Train features the SteamHead Band .....
9th February 2013 - 24th February 2013
The Great Escape is back at £15 for the whole network. £9.90 with a Railcard ....
There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line between 8th April and 11th April ....
31st March 2013
There are bus replacement services on the Mid Cheshire Line on Sunday 31st March 2013 ....
As the days lengthen why not treat yourself to a day out on the Mid Cheshire Line and further afield ....
20th December 2012 - 31st January 2013
The Community Rail Partnership report another successful year in 2012 ....
There are bus replacement services between Mon 25th and Thurs 28th February 2013 ....
There are bus replacement services between Mon 14th and Thurs 17th January 2013 ....
Regular Music Trains will return to the Mid Cheshire Line in April 2013 ....
4th December 2012
Join MCRUA and the CRP for a Social Evening and Quiz .....
There are service alterations in early December and over Christmas and the New Year ....
10th November 2012
Learn about local history in Chester with FREE train travel from Cuddington ....
1st October 2012 - 14th October 2012
The Autumn Leaf Fall Timetable for the Mid Cheshire Line starts on Monday 1st October ....
22nd October 2012 - 25th October 2012
The Mid Cheshire Line will be affected by Engineering Work in October ....
10th September 2012 - 13th September 2012
The Mid Cheshire Line will be affected by Engineering Work in September ....
26th August 2012
Stockport Station and the Mid Cheshire Line will be affected by Engineering Work ....
19th May 2012 - 20th May 2012
An enchanting day out as we invite a family audience to follow the paths in Delamere Forest, each telling the story ....
Every two years, Tatton Park hosts its Biennial of contemporary art, commissioning the finest international, national and regional artists ....
2nd May 2012
Hear the Dave Roberts Quartet at Alexanders and music on the train ....
25th April 2012
The Time Bandits, Full House and Roy Clinging are playing and singing on the music train ....
5th May 2012
The 2012 MCRUA railtour has been announced and will travel to Lincoln, Wainfleet and Skegness ....
5th February 2012 - 16th February 2012
There are various Bus Replacement services during Febraury 2012 ....
We are advised of the following Christmas and New Year train and tram services ....
25th November 2011 - 31st December 2011
The Big Clean up visits Greenbank Station on the Mid Cheshire Line ….
We are currently planning our Music Train Programme for 2012 with our first train running in March ....
From 19 Nov to 1st Dec and on 4 Dec there are significant engineering works on the Mid Cheshire Line ....
20th November 2011 - 30th November 2011
Chester's free bus rail link from the station to the city centre will end on Sunday 20th November .....
On Sunday 23rd and 30th Oct trains to and from Wigan Wallgate .....
16th November 2011
The Merseybillies are playing and singing on the Music Train from Chester and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley ....
26th October 2011
Fancy doing something spooky and different this half-term? Dare you ride a real Ghost Train ....
22nd October 2011 - 6th November 2011
The London Midland Great Escape is back. Travel anywhere on their network for £10 ....
3rd October 2011 - 31st October 2011
A reminder that the Leaf Fall Timetable comes into operation on Monday 3rd October on the Mid Cheshire Line ....
12th October 2011
Rusty Cadillacs are playing and singing on the Music Train from Chester and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley....
Our Friends at Reddish South have an online e-petition which they are seeking your support ....
4th September 2011 - 14th December 2011
Club 55 is running again from 4th September to 14th December 2011 ....
5th October 2011
Join the Music Train to Alexander's Café Bar in Chester to enjoy Dave Roberts & his jazz band .....
29th July 2011
Scholar season tickets now at all Mid Cheshire Line stations offer up to 75% discount ....
23rd July 2011 - 4th September 2011
Off-peak tickets prices are slashed by 50% in online Summer Rail Sale .....
14th September 2011
The Weavils are playing and singing on the Music Train from Chester and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley....
1st September 2011
Nelson Peach are playing and singing on the Afternoon Music Train from Chester and at the Golden Pheasant pub ....
3rd August 2011
Join the Music Train to Alexander's Café Bar in Chester to enjoy Dave Roberts & his jazz band .....
Buses will replace trains on the Mid Cheshire Line on weekends during June and July ....
There is a free bus service to the Showground on 21st & 22nd June from Knutsford, Hartford and Northwich Railway Stations
13th July 2011
The Time Bandits are playing and singing on the Evening Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant ....
9th June 2011
There will be a meeting at Goostrey Village Hall to discuss the High Speed Train 2 Project starting at 8pm ....
1st June 2011
Join the Music Train to Alexander's Café Bar in Chester to enjoy Dave Roberts & his jazz band .....
17th July 2011
Come along and support CLIC Sargent - the children and young people’s cancer charity ....
17th August 2011
Root Chords are playing and singing on the Music Train from Chester and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley ....
7th July 2011
Geoff Higginbottom and Rob Carroll are playing and singing on the Afternoon Music Train to Plumley ....
15th June 2011
Nelson Peach, the North Cheshire trio, are playing and singing on Evening Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant ....
7th May 2011 - 20th May 2011
Over 460 passengers enjoyed the trip with on time arrivals and an early arrival back in Chester ....
18th May 2011
Enjoy an evening exploring Knutsford and find out about Mrs Gaskell , her novels and where she lived ....
25th May 2011
Acoustak, the Chester-based trio, are playing and singing on the Evening Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant ....
12th May 2011
Join us on our new Afternoon Music Train from Chester to Plumley and then at the Golden Pheasant ....
10th April 2011
There will be a Special Timetable for London Midland services on the Crewe to Liverpool line this Sunday .......
9th April 2011 - 2nd May 2011
London Midland are slashing off-peak tickets by 50% from 9th April to 2nd May ....
4th April 2011 - 27th April 2011
Metrolink is changing its timetable from Monday 4th April ....
13th April 2011
Time Bandits, Full House and the Hat Show Band are playing on the Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant ....
19th March 2011
Join the Community Rail Partnership at Knutsford Railway Station ....
14th March 2011 - 17th March 2011
Late evening train will be replaced by bus from Monday to Thursday ....
21st March 2011 - 24th March 2011
Late evening trains will be replaced by buses from Monday to Thursday ....
9th March 2011
Hot Foot Jazzmen are playing and singing on the Music Train and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley ....
20th February 2011
For one day only, trains are retimed at Chester .....
19th February 2011 - 6th March 2011
Until 6th March, a fantastic deal with London Midland where you can travel for a day on their network for £10 ....
Late evening trains will be replaced by buses between 31st Jan and 10th Feb 2011 ....
27th December 2010
Enjoy a 30% saving on hundreds of fares when travelling by London Midland ....
27th December 2010 - 23rd January 2011
Enjoy a 30% saving on hundreds of London Midland fares ....
Rail tickets valid on Metrolink tram services on 27th & 28th December ....
20th December 2010 - 31st December 2010
Check here for service alterations through to 31st December ....
7th May 2011
Confirmed timing have been announced for MCRUA's next Railtour to Darlington, Durham and Newcastle ....
Fifteen Music Trains will run in 2011. There will be lunchtime and evening trains Chester to Plumley and evening trains from Altrincham to Chester.
24th November 2010
Rusty Cadillacs, are playing and singing on the Music Train ....
3rd November 2010
Take the Autumn Music Train to Alexander's Café Bar in Chester ....
23rd October 2010 - 31st October 2010
Have a great escape on the London Midland Network for £10 ....
27th October 2010
Dare your ride the real ghost train ....
30th October 2010 - 31st October 2010
Enjoy the Rudheath and Witton Big Skate Weekend ....
20th September 2010 - 30th November 2010
Aged 55 or over this an offer worth checking ....
20th September 2010 - 30th September 2010
The Metrolink branch from Harbour City to Media City will open ....
6th September 2010 - 19th September 2010
Autumn Leaf Fall Timetable means trains to Manchester will depart 4 minutes earlier ....
22nd September 2010
Root Cords are playing and singing on the Music Train .....
20th September 2010 - 31st October 2010
Northwich has a FREE shuttle bus service connecting Northwich Rail Station with the bus interchange and town centre ....
16th August 2010 - 18th August 2010
A double tram has brought down the wires ....
1st August 2010 - 5th September 2010
London Midland are slashing their online off-peak tickets by 50% .....
Go Ape are offering a 20% discount for those travelling by train ....
25th August 2010
Acoustak are playing and singing on the Music Train .....
18th July 2010
Get involved and join your neighbours for a Big Lunch at Northwich Railway Station ....
British Transport Police are looking for enthusiastic volunteers in your local community ....
21st July 2010
Halfe Pannikin are playing and singing on the Music Train ....
7th July 2010
Enjoy Jazz in Chester by joining our Music Train to Alexander's Cafe Bar in Chester .....
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 ....
13th June 2010
Enjoy a Slow Art Picnic at Tatton Park ..
16th June 2010
The Weavils, the four-piece band from the banks of the mighty River Weaver are playing and singing ....
29th May 2010 - 6th June 2010
Go anywhere on London Midland trains for just £10 or treat yourself to first class for just £20 ...
19th May 2010
Nelson Peach, the North Cheshire trio, are playing and singing ....
2nd May 2010
Our Community Rail Officer will be at the Fun Day ....
3rd June 2010 - 6th 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.
2nd April 2010 - 18th April 2010
London Midland has cut the cost of their off peak tickets by up to 70% ....
The Mid Cheshire Line Music Trains are now planned for 2010 ...
21st April 2010
Musicians from the Chester Folk Festival are playing and singing ....
19th January 2010 - 28th February 2010
Four stations on the Mid Cheshire Line have won awards ...
Passengers are being advised of bus replacement services on late night services week commencing 7th & 14th December
8th May 2010
The Online Booking Office is now open for our next Rail Tour to Oxford, Bath and Bristol ....
13th November 2009 - 31st December 2009
Fill in the Network Rail Station survey for the chance to win an annual season ticket or £2,000....
7th November 2009 - 31st December 2009
Volunteers on the Mid Cheshire have been supporting CSV Make a Difference Day ....
29th October 2009 - 31st December 2009
Local volunteers make a difference at Mobberley Railway Station ....
1st October 2009 - 31st December 2009
Local volunteers make a difference at Plumley Railway Station ....
3rd November 2009 - 14th November 2009
GMITA has announced two free days of travel .....
2nd November 2009 - 8th November 2009
Trams returned to Manchester city centre on schedule today ....
1st November 2009 - 31st December 2009
Local volunteers make a difference at Cuddington Railway Station ....
30th October 2009 - 1st November 2009
Pedestrians and motorists in the Manchester city centre are being advised ....
28th October 2009 - 13th January 2010
Cheshire West and Chester Council is preparing a new Local Transport Plan ....
21st October 2009 - 1st November 2009
Visit Chester Zoo by Train over half term and take a free bus ....
5th October 2009 - 7th November 2009
The Booking Office at Altrincham is closed for refurbishment ....
10th September 2009 - 11th September 2009
Join a Guided Tour & update on this historic railway station ....
Three or Four adults can travel for the price of two to places including Liverpool, Stoke and Birmingham. Kids can go for only £1 ...
Buses will replace services on the Mid Cheshire Line on Sunday 16th and 23rd August 2009 ....
29th July 2009 - 31st July 2009
The Northwich Guardian reports the re-opening of the Northwich to Sandbach Railway Line to Passengers is Back on Track ....
22nd July 2009 - 31st August 2009
Feasibility Report is published for the re-opening of the Middlewich Branch to Passengers ....
9th July 2009 - 18th July 2009
Last evening (Wednesday 8th July 2009) a suicidal person on Stockport Viaduct severely disrupted services ....
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.
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.
17th May 2009 - 7th June 2009
New pocket timetables are now available ....
13th May 2009 - 31st May 2009
Many passengers on The Great Eastern Express have written ....
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
8th July 2009
Gus Glynn and Friends are playing and singing on the Music Train ....
17th June 2009
Root Chords, the Chester-based acoustic rock'n roll band, are playing and singing on the Music Train ....
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 ....
9th May 2009
Our departure and arrival times have now been confirmed by the Charter Operator
31st May 2009
The Mid Cheshire Line Festival 2009 will showcase the railway line between Chester and Manchester via Delamere, Northwich and Knutsford.
9th May 2009
Join MCRUA aboard this memorable Rail Tour to the Fenlands including Peterborough, Ely and Cambridge.
Explore Cheshire and Merseyside by train using the Cheshire Day Ranger .....
19th December 2008 - 31st December 2008
Chester is to benefit from major rail network improvements
18th December 2008 - 31st December 2008
A study has been commissioned for the re-opening of Cheshire's Sandbach to Northwich Railway Line.
12th December 2008
Sunday 14th December sees the beginning of a new timetable for local rail services in Cheshire.
Shopping in Stockport is now that bit easier, thanks to the free Metroshuttle bus .....
23rd November 2008 - 31st December 2008
MCRUA is pleased to announce the launch of its new website.
31st October 2008 - 31st December 2008
Chester Railway Station’s latest development has been officially opened ....