Cheadle Residents Push for New Train Station

0:00On March 28, residents in Cheetle are pushing hard for a new train station that's been stuck in planning for years. Back in 2021, the government pledged nearly 14 million pounds through the town's fund for local projects, including the station. Stockport Council green-lit it in 2023, aiming to add a single platform on the mid-chester line for quick rides to Manchester. Piccadilly via Stockport. The station would sit about 100 meters north of High Street, off Manchester Road, linking up services from Chester through spots like Plumley and Ashley. Right now, folks rely on distant trams at Parswood or East Dizbury, which means long walks, especially unsafe at night or early morning. Locals are fed up with a constant traffic jamming High Street, especially from 8.30 to 9am and 3 to 6pm. They say it backs up all the way to Parswood, stressing roads, endangering kids heading to school and hurting evening spots like restaurants since.

1:00People avoid drink driving. Cheetle's MP Tom Morrison called it out in Parliament on March 18, noting buses take an hour to Manchester versus just 18 minutes by. Train or 7 to Stockport. Delays stem from timetable worries and impacts on the whole line, so the rail north partnership board needs to approve changes like fewer stops at. Ashley and Plumley for an hourly Cheetle service. Officials are prepping a paper for their April 15 meeting, balancing local parks against network reliability after years of poor rail performance. Stockport Council is ready to dig in with funding and cross-party backing while transport for greater Manchester and northern keep working the details. With the Minister meeting council leaders and everyone committed to northern rail upgrades, this could finally ease Cheetle's gridlock and boost. Connections if that board gives the nod.