Newquay Station upgrades approved to boost Cornwall rail links

Newquay Station upgrades receive formal approval. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Newquay Station upgrades have received formal approval by the Office of Rail and Road, and the new construction will include a new platform, greater capacity and improved links for Cornwall’s growing Mid Cornwall Metro scheme.

Expanding capacities and shifting infrastructures

The plan will restore a second platform and introduce a new passing loop at Goss Moor. Level crossing upgrades or eliminations will also provide greater safety and performance, allowing trains to run more frequently and reliably.

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Role of ORR and Network Rail

The ORR worked in close consultation with Network Rail and project partners to obtain approval. As such, the station’s capacity will be doubled from a single to two trains per hour, enabling major improved access for central Cornwall communities.

“This is a major step in improving Cornish railway connectivity and we look forward to the new station and passing loop opening to passengers in the near future.” — Steve Fletcher, Office of Rail and Road Deputy Director, Engineering and Asset Management.

Local effect and long-term advantage

The authorities said the expansion was a major move to enhance the connection by railway. Meanwhile, the new infrastructures would provide passengers with a more dependable service while enabling regional growth and long-term sustainability.

What upgrades are planned at Newquay Station?

Newquay Station will be getting a new platform, train passing loop at Goss Moor, and better level crossings offering frequent service and safer running.

Upgrades will improve the train services in Cornwall by what?

The upgrades will double the train frequency operating between Par and Newquay, reduce delays to the minimum, and provide greater coverage to central Cornwall, thereby facilitating easier travel for commuters and passengers.

Who approved the Newquay Station improvements?

The Office of Rail and Road gave approval to the upgrades in consultation with Network Rail to ensure the project meets safety, dependability, and operating standards before opening to passengers.

Source: railway-news.com

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