Video update from Newquay station

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.

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Phase 1 works on Narrowcliff about to start

Aerial photo of Newquay

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…

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Engagement event in Newquay on Thursday 24 October

Newquay station sign

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

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Penryn consultation feedback report

Cornwall Council has published a summary report following the Mid Cornwall Metro engagement events and online questionnaire that took place in Penryn earlier this year. The responses received and feedback from the engagement events have played a significant role in the design development of the Mid Cornwall Metro active travel elements in Penryn.

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BBC Spotlight feature

Thanks to Network Rail’s Craig Munday for sharing this BBC Spotlight piece explaining the replacement of the age old Token and Staff signalling system which will take place next year on the Newquay line. The line will receive an hourly train service in 2025 as part of Mid Cornwall Metro (with services extending to St…

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Work underway to restore second platform at Newquay

Work on Newquay station's second platform

As part of the Mid Cornwall Metro project, Network Rail’s contractor Colas is working to restore a second platform at Newquay station. The work includes strengthening a retaining wall to support the platform, re-building the platform front wall, installing lighting, shelter, drainage, telecoms and tactile paving. Why is the platform being restored? Along with another…

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Network Rail letter to Newquay residents

Letter to residents

Network Rail has written a letter to local residents in Newquay to let them know about the start of work at Newquay station as part of the Mid Cornwall Metro project. Teams will be on site from Tuesday 13 August until Monday 28 October, working from 8am to 5pm. They will also occasionally be working…

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Video Q&As

Interviewee outside Newquay station

Pleased to share a trio of video interviews exploring the positive impact of the Mid Cornwall Metro project. How will Mid Cornwall Metro help Newquay’s economy? Hear from Newquay BID and Newquay Town Team – organisations which work to improve the prosperity of the town: How will the Mid Cornwall Metro support people to make…

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Successful engagement events

Students in hot air balloon basket wearing VR headsets

Thanks to everyone who attended our Mid Cornwall Metro engagement events in Newquay (8-10 February) and Penryn (29 February – 2 March). The events engaged with students, local business, councillors and members of the public. The sessions welcomed 500 members of the public who were able to take a look at the Mid Cornwall Metro…

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