拢50m investment for travel improvements in Cornwall聽(Levelling Up Fund 2)
Almost 拢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 Cornwall바카라 사이트檚 largest urban areas: Newquay, St Austell, Truro and Falmouth/Penryn.聽
Improvements to the Newquay Branch Line聽
拢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:聽
- a new platform at Newquay Station聽
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- a new signalling panel at Goonbarrow聽
- a new accessible lift bridge at Par Station聽
- upgrades to level crossings聽
- extended platforms at Falmouth Docks and Falmouth Town Stations聽
Improving travel to and from the station聽聽
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- mobility measures and station side passenger improvements, including new toilets聽聽
- improved streetscape and a new walking and cycling network linking Falmouth to Penryn聽聽
- e-bike hire linking rail stations with town centres, student facilities, and new areas of housing聽
- area traffic management and travel improvements to Bugle and Roche stations聽
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A cleaner, greener, fairer and more inclusive Cornwall聽
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