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Trains are running again between Newquay and Par this morning after Network Rail completed the third major stage of work to create Mid Cornwall Metro and transform coast-to-coast travel in the county. Four weeks of round-the-clock work has been completed to: Mid Cornwall Metro is funded by Government and Cornwall Council and being delivered by…

Thanks to Jon Hird for this fantastic photo of the new passing loop installed at Goss Moor as part of the Mid Cornwall Metro project. The passing loop will allow long-distance and local trains to run at the same time between Newquay and Par. As well as the Goss Moor passing loop, the current phase…

The Mid Cornwall Metro Active Travel project in Newquay is progressing well, and Cormac will soon move on to the improvements to the junction of Cliff Road and Edgcumbe Avenue. Due to the nature of this particular section of work and to provide a safe working space, a road closure is needed on a section…

Cormac is hosting engagement events in Bugle and Roche, to tell everyone about the Active Travel projects for both locations. Residents and businesses are invited for a bird’s eye tour of proposals to improve walking, cycling and public spaces as part of the Mid Cornwall Metro project. The drop-in events take place on Thursday 27…

Network Rail has begun the third major stage of work to create Mid Cornwall Metro (MCM) and transform coast-to-coast rail travel in the county. MCM is funded by Government and Cornwall Council and being delivered by Network Rail in partnership with the council and GWR. The first phase of the project will see hourly trains…

Network Rail has produced a great round-up video showing the progress made so far on Mid Cornwall Metro and explaining what’s to come. Watch below or at the above link.

Cormac is hosting an engagement event for businesses and residents living in the Penryn area, to update everyone on the Mid Cornwall Metro Active Travel project for Penryn. Following the public consultation held in 2024, we have listened to your feedback and incorporated changes in to the design of the project accordingly.   The event…

Cornwall Council has produced a short video update on improvements at Newquay station as part of the Mid Cornwall Metro project. In the film, Network Rail’s Alexander Maltby explains the work to restore the second platform and lay new track into the station.

Cormac will soon be starting work on Narrowcliff in Newquay, the first of two improvement schemes forming part of the Mid Cornwall Metro Active Travel project. Cormac has been appointed as contractor for this project. They will be setting up the site from Monday 6th January 2025 and are due to complete this phase of work at…

Hot on the heels of the restoration of the second platform at Newquay station, the next phase of the Mid Cornwall Metro project is to lay new track so trains can reach the restored platform. This work will take place from Monday 18 November to Sunday 1 December 2024. During this time, buses will replace…