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Nantwich agency lands extended Network Rail contract

Nantwich agency lands extended Network Rail contract

Nantwich marketing agency Eleven has renewed its contract with Network Rail’s Creative Services Framework.

The Welsh Row-based company has been appointed to provide strategic campaign services.

March 11, 2026
Pedestrians and motorists diverted amid railway works in Nantwich

Pedestrians and motorists diverted amid railway works in Nantwich

Nantwich residents and motorists have faced delays and disruption this weekend due to major railway works on the Shrewsbury-Crewe line.

Track renewal works have meant road and level crossing closures in place from yesterday (July 19) until 4am tomorrow (Monday July 21).

July 20, 2025
Rail passengers and drivers in Nantwich face disruption this weekend

Rail passengers and drivers in Nantwich face disruption this weekend

Nantwich rail passengers and motorists will face delays and disruption this weekend when major railway works are carried out on the Shrewsbury-Crewe line.

Renewal works will be taking place from 1am on Saturday (July 19) to 4am on Monday (July 21).

July 15, 2025
Network Rail complete Nantwich Station clean-up

Network Rail complete Nantwich Station clean-up

Network Rail says it has completed a clean-up of Nantwich Station after complaints by residents at the state of the site.

There were concerns at the amount of rubbish piling up on land at the station.

May 13, 2025
Network Rail “looking at options” to improve level crossing in Nantwich

Network Rail “looking at options” to improve level crossing in Nantwich

Rail bosses say they are considering options to improve the troublesome Newcastle Road level crossing in Nantwich.

There have already been a number of incidents at the crossing in 2025.

March 18, 2025
Network Rail pledges new bridge and barriers for Nantwich station

Network Rail pledges new bridge and barriers for Nantwich station

Network Rail is to deliver a new footbridge and safety barriers at Nantwich railway station to boost safety, MP Connors Naismith said.

The Crewe & Nantwich MP and local councillors John Priest and Geoff Smith had raised safety concerns with the rail network firm previously.

March 3, 2025
Rail passengers in Nantwich warned of Bank Holiday disruption

Rail passengers in Nantwich warned of Bank Holiday disruption

Rail passengers in Nantwich and surrounding area will face disruption over the May Bank Holiday weekend with Network Rail works scheduled between Crewe and Shrewsbury.

Essential track renewals are being carried out near Wem station and users are urged to check before they travel.

May 17, 2024
Network Rail warning after latest Nantwich level crossing incident

Network Rail warning after latest Nantwich level crossing incident

Network Rail has issued a warning to drivers after the latest incident at a level crossing in Nantwich.

A van crashed through the level crossing barriers on London Road yesterday (August 17).

August 18, 2022
Road closed after damage caused to level crossing in Nantwich

Road closed after damage caused to level crossing in Nantwich

A level crossing and busy road in Nantwich were closed today after reports a vehicle crashed through the level crossing barriers.

The incident happened on the London Road level crossing at around 10am today (August 17).

August 17, 2022
Police hunt vehicle after level crossing barrier smash in Nantwich

Police hunt vehicle after level crossing barrier smash in Nantwich

Police are searching for a driver who crashed into the level crossing barriers in Nantwich, knocking one of them off.

The incident involving a car happened at the London Road level crossing at around 8.40am today (April 16), says British Transport Police.

April 16, 2021
Major A530 route between Nantwich-Middlewich reopens

Major A530 route between Nantwich-Middlewich reopens

The A530 major route between Nantwich and Middlewich has re-opened after a five-month closure to revamp a railway bridge.

The “Boulderstones” road bridge which spans the railway between Crewe and Chester, had to undergo a major £5.7 million of works to make it safer for road users above and rail passengers below.

October 25, 2020
Brine Leas headteacher calls for Network Rail apology over image of pupils

Brine Leas headteacher calls for Network Rail apology over image of pupils

A Nantwich school headteacher has demanded an apology from Network Rail for using an image of its pupils taken more than two years ago to highlight rail safety.

The image, which we have chosen not to publish but has been shared widely, shows two former Brine Leas pupils in school uniform posing on a section of rail tracks between Nantwich station and London Road level crossing.

September 10, 2020
Major rail bridge works to close busy A530 for four months

Major rail bridge works to close busy A530 for four months

The busy A530 between Nantwich and Middlewich will close for up to four months from Monday for major railway bridge works.

Motorists are being warned of long delays to their journeys with diversion routes taking many around Crewe and back out if they want to get to Leighton Hospital.

May 30, 2020