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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…
Read MoreNetwork 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.
Read MoreCormac 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…
Read MoreCornwall 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.
Read MoreCormac 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…
Read MoreHot 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…
Read MoreCormac 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…
Read MoreCornwall 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.
Read MoreThanks 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…
Read MoreAs 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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