£50m investment for travel improvements in Cornwall (Levelling Up Fund 2)
Almost £50 million from the Levelling Up Fund has been allocated to the Mid Cornwall Metro project.
The Mid Cornwall Metro (MCM) links the north and south coast of Cornwall by providing an hourly direct train service on the existing railway line. This connects four of Cornwall’s largest urban areas: Newquay, St Austell, Truro and Falmouth/Penryn.
Improvements to the Newquay Branch Line
£32 million has been allocated for improvements on the Newquay Branch Line. This will ensure more frequent services and capacity between Newquay, Falmouth and intercity services. Improvements include:
- a new platform at Newquay Station
- a new passing loop on the Newquay branch line at Tregoss Moor
- a new signalling panel at Goonbarrow
- a new accessible lift bridge at Par Station
- upgrades to level crossings
- extended platforms at Falmouth Docks and Falmouth Town Stations
Improving travel to and from the station
£18 million is allocated to ‘first and last mile’ measures that are designed to improve people’s journeys to and from stations along the MCM. This includes:
- mobility measures and station side passenger improvements, including new toilets
- improved streetscape and a new walking and cycling network linking Falmouth to Penryn
- e-bike hire linking rail stations with town centres, student facilities, and new areas of housing
- area traffic management and travel improvements to Bugle and Roche stations
- extension of the ‘tap on/ tap off’ digital ticket system across a number of stations
A cleaner, greener, fairer and more inclusive Cornwall
The MCM will ‘Level Up’ access to jobs, skills, education and amenities in one of the most economically disadvantaged areas in the UK. This will support economic growth across the region.
Find out more about the Mid Cornwall Metro project
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