NEWS

26/01/2025
Reflecting on the lasting legacy of the Wrexham Station Art Project, from being shortlisted for a prestigious award to inspiring other community art projects.
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Wales is geared up to mark 200 years of passenger rail travel this year as the UK marks the historic anniversary of the advent of the modern rail.
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Rail Rambles are guided walks from railway stations in mid-Wales and the Marches.
Read MoreDecember 2024 news
15/12/2024
Community Rail Partnership covering 3 counties, Shropshire, Wrexham and Chester, has been shortlisted for four Community Railway Awards in multiple categories including Tourism and Leisure, Outstanding Volunteer Contribution, It’s Your Station and Community Creative Projects and Station Arts.
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11/10/2024
The prestigious National Rail Awards took place on Thursday, 12th September, at London’s prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel, celebrating outstanding achievements across the railway industry.
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3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership pays tribute to dedicated station adopter.
Read MoreSeptember 2024 news
25/09/2024
A rail safety educational programme was today (Friday 20 Sept) launched in Wales by Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates.
Read MoreJuly 2024 news
19/07/2024
In an exciting new collaboration aimed at promoting local attractions and experiences along the railway lines from Chester to Shrewsbury […]
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Nantwich railway station has undergone a vibrant makeover, thanks to a unique collaboration between the 3 Counties Connected Community Rail […]
Read MoreJune 2024 news
04/06/2024
The annual Community Rail Week took place during the month of May. Here's a roundup of our activities that make us #MoreThanARailway.
Read More03/06/2024
Wrenbury Station is set to become a vibrant canvas showcasing the talents of the local community with the unveiling of […]
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February 2024 news
26/02/2024
Thanks to support from the 3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership, Wrexham General Station is set to become a vibrant canvas, celebrating community creativity and showcasing the artistic talents of the local community with the unveiling of the Wrexham General Station Art Project on 29th February, 2024.
Read MoreNovember 2023 news
21/11/2023
3 Counties Connected have just published an updated newsletter, sharing all the activites that are currently taking place around the […]
Read More15/11/2023
Transport for Wales is looking to transform the area around Wrexham General railway station into a transport hub and members […]
Read More08/11/2023
The Brymbo Community have launched their Heritage Craft Exhibition featuring the Stitching History wall hanging at the Brymbo Enterprise Centre […]
Read MoreOctober 2023 news
18/10/2023
The 3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership, today announces the launch of its’ Community Resilience Fund, a one-off grant scheme […]
Read More17/10/2023
The 3 Counties Connected rail partnership is delighted to have launched its new Impact Report for 2023. The report covers the […]
Read More05/10/2023
The 3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership is delighted that its’ Rail Officer Josie Rayworth has recently become a Tourism […]
Read MoreSeptember 2023 news
20/09/2023
The 3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership had been looking for a Chairperson with enthusiasm and drive to support the […]
Read MoreAugust 2023 news
17/08/2023
A SPECIAL day of fun, song, and food to celebrate 175 years of the Chester to Shrewsbury line was declared […]
Read More01/08/2023
THIS August sees the 175th anniversary of Chester station opening with multiple activities planned to remember its chief engineer Thomas […]
Read MoreJuly 2023 news
25/07/2023
This year, 3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership is celebrating the 175th anniversary of the opening of the Chester to […]
Read MoreJune 2023 news
21/06/2023
This year, 3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership is celebrating the 175th anniversary of the opening of the Chester to […]
Read MoreMay 2023 news
31/05/2023
2023 marks the 39th year of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), and this year’s theme is ‘Celebrate and Inspire’. 3 Counties […]
Read More16/05/2023
3 Counties Connected are delighted to be supporting the Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club Open Doors event in the […]
Read More02/05/2023
3 Counties Connected is getting Community Rail week off to a flying start by holding a FREE led rail walk […]
Read MoreApril 2023 news
13/04/2023
This spring the Community Rail Team and Transport for Wales came together with Josie Rayworth, 3 Counties Connected Community Rail […]
Read MoreMarch 2023 news
15/03/2023
After a number of months in the planning, we are excited to announce the launch of our new website. Our […]
Read More02/03/2023
It was fantastic to support Wrexham’s inaugural St David’s Day lantern parade yesterday evening. The parade celebrated Wrexham’s unique heritage and […]
Read MoreFebruary 2023 news
22/02/2023
We’re look for someone who has the enthusiasm and drive to support the partnership, can effectively set the agenda and […]
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