2,140 yards of new rail, ballast, and sleepers are scheduled for installation in Cornwall in the new year.

Services will be disrupted between St Ives and St Erth between Monday, 5th January, and Sunday, 18th January.

This means buses will run in place of trains, and local buses will accept rail tickets, including the number 17 and 17A, which stop at St Erth station and continue to St Ives.

The work is all part of improving services in Cornwall and follows work to Newquay station and a new footbridge at St Erth.

Passengers can check their journeys online.

“I’d like to thank passengers for their patience in advance as we undertake this vital work to keep trains running smoothly and reliably for the local community and the many tourists who travel towards St Ives every year.

“Please make sure to check before travelling as we complete this work and allow extra time to complete your journey.” 

Stuart Stevens, Network Rail project manager