Sally Buttifant, the former rail officer for the Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership and until recently a member of the Cheshire Best Kept Station team, has been honoured with an MBE (Member of Order of the British Empire) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2019.

This honour recognises the achievements and services of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom.

For nearly 10 years, Sally was community rail officer for the Mid Cheshire Line which connects Chester to Manchester via Northwich, Knutsford, Altrincham and Stockport.

Sally was recognised for her services to the railway and community in Cheshire.

Mark Barker, Chair of Cheshire Best Kept Stations, said:

“The Best Kept Stations team send Sally their warmest congratulations on this marvellous achievement.

” We are so delighted that Sally’s work for community rail in Cheshire has been recognised.

“She has achieved much, and inspired many with her hard work over almost 10 years. ”

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