The Mid Cheshire Line connects Chester with Manchester via Northwich, Knutsford and Altrincham THE Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership (CRP) has achieved government accreditation for its high standards. The Mid Cheshire Line connects Chester with Manchester via Northwich, Knutsford and Altrincham and the CRP is the organisation which provides the link between communities on the line and the rail industry. Its gold standard accreditation from Department of Transport confirms it operates to high standards of governance and financial proprietary and is a suitable entity for receiving public funds. John Hulme, a Ddirector of the Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership said: The CRP is delighted to have been accepted for accreditation from the Department of Transport.