Cheshire Midland Railway

This article is about the historic railway, which forms part of the modern Mid-Cheshire Line

Cheshire Midland Railway
Overview
LocaleCheshire
Dates of operation1860; 164 years ago (1860)–1867; 157 years ago (1867)
SuccessorCheshire Lines Committee
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Length12 miles 65 chains (20.6 km)

The Cheshire Midland Railway was authorised by an Act of Parliament, passed on 14 June 1860, to build a 12-mile-65-chain (20.6 km) railway from Altrincham on the Manchester, South Junction and Altrincham Railway (MSJAR) to Northwich.