Families and others will be able to sit and watch trains coming and going at Sandbach station thanks to a new viewing area.

The Friends of Sandbach Station (FOSS) have installed 'Trainspotters Terrace' on Platform One at Sandbach station in Elworth.

A FOSS spokesperson said: "We launched 'Trainspotter's Terrace', where you can sit and enjoy the trains. It's designed for enthusiasts, parents and guardians to safely watch the trains with seating provided.

"Why not take a flask and sandwiches to enjoy the Terrace with your little ones on a crisp Autumn day? And a big thank you to the volunteers who make Sandbach Station a pleasant place to be. We appreciate the kind words from passengers. "

The news comes just weeks after FOSS announced plans to install bicycle tracks on both sides of the footbridge at Sandbach station as we revealed here .

Cyclists using Sandbach station could soon be having their access to and from trains eased as a result of an initiative by the Friends of Sandbach Station (FOSS).

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