NEWS

Find out the latest news and events from the 3 Counties Connected Rail Partnership

Celebrating the success of the Wrexham Station Art Project: A Lasting Legacy

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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Railway 200 launches in Aberystwyth

26/01/2025

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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Explore walks from railway stations with Rail Rambles

12/01/2025

Rail Rambles are guided walks from railway stations in mid-Wales and the Marches.

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December 2024 news

3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership Shortlisted For National Awards

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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October 2024 news

Chirk Railway Station Earns ‘Highly Commended’ at the National Rail Awards 2024

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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Remembering Christine

11/10/2024

3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership pays tribute to dedicated station adopter.

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September 2024 news

Educational rail safety programme launched in Wales

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.

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July 2024 news

Three Counties by Rail – A new collaboration to promote sustainable travel this summer along Chester, Shrewsbury and Crewe railway lines.

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 Transformed by Local Art Project

19/07/2024

Nantwich railway station has undergone a vibrant makeover, thanks to a unique collaboration between the 3 Counties Connected Community Rail […]

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June 2024 news

Community Rail Week 2024

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.

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Wrenbury Station Art Project Celebrates School’s Creativity

03/06/2024

Wrenbury Station is set to become a vibrant canvas showcasing the talents of the local community with the unveiling of […]

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March 2024 news

February Newsletter

02/03/2024

Our round-up of community rail activities since December 2023. 

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February 2024 news

Wrexham General Station Art Project supported by the 3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership

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.

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November 2023 news

November Newsletter Update

21/11/2023

3 Counties Connected have just published an updated newsletter, sharing all the activites that are currently taking place around the […]

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Wrexham Gateway Transport Hub

15/11/2023

Transport for Wales is looking to transform the area around Wrexham General railway station into a transport hub and members […]

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Brymbo Community Launch New Heritage Craft Exhibition

08/11/2023

The Brymbo Community have launched their Heritage Craft Exhibition featuring the Stitching History wall hanging at the Brymbo Enterprise Centre […]

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October 2023 news

3 Counties Connected launches new grant fund programme

18/10/2023

The 3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership, today announces the launch of its’ Community Resilience Fund, a one-off grant scheme […]

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3 Counties launches 2023 Impact Report

17/10/2023

The 3 Counties Connected rail partnership is delighted to have launched its new Impact Report for 2023. The report covers the […]

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3 Counties Connected Rail Officer Becomes Wrexham Tourism Ambassador

05/10/2023

The 3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership is delighted that its’ Rail Officer Josie Rayworth has recently become a Tourism […]

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September 2023 news

3 Counties Connected Appoints Interim Chair

20/09/2023

The 3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership had been looking for a Chairperson with enthusiasm and drive to support the […]

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August 2023 news

A celebration of 175 years of the Chester to Shrewsbury line was declared a great success

17/08/2023

A SPECIAL day of fun, song, and food to celebrate 175 years of the Chester to Shrewsbury line was declared […]

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Chester station reaches 175th anniversary as celebrations remember one of the greatest railway engineers.

01/08/2023

THIS August sees the 175th anniversary of Chester station opening with multiple activities planned to remember its chief engineer Thomas […]

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July 2023 news

Victorian Open Day in Chirk to Celebrate 175 years

25/07/2023

This year, 3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership is celebrating the 175th anniversary of the opening of the Chester to […]

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June 2023 news

Chester to Shrewsbury Rail Line Celebrates its 175th Anniversary

21/06/2023

This year, 3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership is celebrating the 175th anniversary of the opening of the Chester to […]

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May 2023 news

3 Counties Connected celebrates Volunteer Week

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 […]

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3 Counties supports Wrenbury & District model railway event

16/05/2023

3 Counties Connected  are delighted to be supporting the Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club Open Doors event in the […]

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Chirk Rail Walk for Community Rail Week

02/05/2023

3 Counties Connected is getting Community Rail week off to a flying start by holding a FREE led rail walk […]

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April 2023 news

Creating a Welcome at Wrexham General Station

13/04/2023

This spring the Community Rail Team and Transport for Wales came together with Josie Rayworth, 3 Counties Connected Community Rail […]

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March 2023 news

3 Counties Connected launches new website

15/03/2023

After a number of months in the planning, we are excited to announce the launch of our new website. Our […]

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3 Counties Connected support Wrexham’s inaugural St David’s Day Lantern Parade

02/03/2023

It was fantastic to support Wrexham’s inaugural St David’s Day lantern parade yesterday evening. The parade celebrated Wrexham’s unique heritage and […]

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February 2023 news

Community Rail Partnership looking to appoint new chairperson

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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It’s full steam ahead for new community rail officer, Josie Rayworth

16/02/2023

It's full steam ahead for new community rail officer, Josie Rayworth

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