"Kidsgrove station, Crewe line platforms 1999." View NW, towards Alsager and Crewe: ex-North Stafford secondary main line. At this time, the electrification extended only a short distance here, the line to Crewe not being electrified until 2003. Until 4/1/71 there was also a Goods line from Alsager East Junction to Sandbach, which had a passenger service until 22/9/30.