Person hit by train at Nantwich sparks long rail delays
A person has been hit by a train in Nantwich, sparking long delays on the Shrewsbury to Crewe line.
Arriva Train Wales now say the line has re-opened two hours after the incident.
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Rail junction sign returns to Nantwich after almost 50-year absence
A sign from the signal box which used to control a railway junction has been returned to Nantwich – almost 50 years after it was last seen.
The Nantwich-Market Drayton Junction sign is now being displayed at Nantwich Museum on Pillory Street.
Rail firm helps Wistaston Scouts stay on right track
Crewe-based Train Bits & More (TBM) has donated bathroom equipment and expertise to help the Wistaston 35th Scout Troop complete their new scout
centre and community facility.
The new-build, located off Elm Close in Wistaston, has been constructed to replace the old building that became outdated and unsafe.
Storm Brian to hit rail Crewe and Nantwich rail services
Rail travellers in Crewe and Nantwich could be delayed by Storm Brian this weekend, operators have warned.
Arriva Trains Wales and Network Rail say the severe weather forecast means emergency speed restrictions will be in place on the Nantwich-Crewe line between Wales and Manchester.
Cheshire East leaders welcome latest Government HS2 report
Council leaders in Cheshire East have welcomed a Government report which revealed more details about Phase Two of high-speed rail project HS2.
The report from the Secretary of State confirms the intended route known as 2b through Cheshire East and on to Manchester Airport and Manchester.
Rail fans enjoy Model Engineering Society day in Willaston
By Jonathan White
Rail fans were kept on track at the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society annual open day.
The free event took place at the society’s premises behind the Peacock Hotel, on Crewe Road, Willaston.
Rail strike action to hit Nantwich Arriva Trains Wales services
Nantwich commuters face rail travel disruption when they return to work on Monday – with all Arriva Trains Wales services cancelled due to strike action.
A planned 24-hour strike by Arriva Trains Wales drivers, as part of a dispute over pay and conditions, looks set to go ahead.
Week-long rail service disruption hits hundreds of Nantwich passengers
Rail passengers in Nantwich have been left high and dry for a week with all services between Crewe and Shrewsbury cancelled for engineering work.
Services stopped on Saturday (November 28) and will not be back on until Monday December 7.
Nantwich rail passengers face Arriva Trains Wales timetable changes
Rail users in Nantwich and surrounding villages are being warned of timetable changes by Arriva Trains Wales next month.
ATW says the changes, from May 17 onwards, will improve service and frequency “for many passengers”.
Stunned rail passengers watch train staff rowing on Nantwich platform
Furious rail passengers were left seething when their train was delayed – after the driver appeared to leave his conductor stranded at Nantwich station.
Passengers say the 4.17pm service from Nantwich to Whitchurch had to reverse back to Nantwich station.
Nantwich residents urged to air views on HS2 rail link plans
Crewe and Nantwich residents can have their say on the planned high-speed HS2 rail link for South Cheshire. The Government announced its preferred route last month, which includes a high-speed service from Crewe to London in 58 minutes.
Warning over HS2 impact for South Cheshire local rail lines
A link to the planned HS2 railway has been welcomed by a South Cheshire rail passenger group boss. But John Coult, acting chair of the Crewe and Shrewsbury Passenger Association (CASPA), also warned against it overshadowing local rail improvements.
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