Cheadle Hulme — Local services in Stockport

Just went to my local station (Cheadle Hulme) and used the ticket machine to print my tickets. It broke down mid print, went to the person on the station desk who told me nothing they can do as the machines are nothing to do with them! They can't print any more because the computer will say you've already had them, so (shrugging his shoulders) you'll have to contact the people you purchased them from. World class...

An okay junction station just to the south of Stockport. Nothing really special about it, but facilities provided here are a bit better than I was expecting. You get step free access to all platforms thanks to a new footbridge with lifts on them. Said lift also accesses the car park to the side of the station, which is also...

TAKE EXTREME CARE WHEN PARKING HERE NORTHERN RAIL WILL FINE YOU AT THE SLIGHTEST PROVOCATION. It is a money making scheme for them. They are judge and jury so there is no meaningful appeals procedure. Consider ...