Ponts Mill Viaduct Upgrade Improves Service Reliability
Ponts Mill viaduct upgrades being carried out by Network Rail mean that trains are no longer restricted to 10mph.
Tag: Cornwall
Book Review: Rail Freight South West England by Paul Shannon
This book illustrates how freight in South West England has changed over the last 40 years in its traction, rolling stock, and railway infrastructure.
Video: Major work completed for Mid Cornwall Metro; trains run to Newquay again
Network Rail has completed the third major stage of work to create Mid Cornwall Metro (MCM). As a result, trains have resumed running between Newquay …
Mid Cornwall Metro work means no trains to Newquay
Train services in Cornwall are to be affected by improvement works next week. As part of the Mid Cornwall Metro Scheme, work will see services…
Transport Minister visits Manchester to gather ideas on integrated transport
Local Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood, has visited Manchester to launch a series of regional roadshows for improving transport.
Mid Cornwall Metro makes steady progress
A 400 Metre passing loop is to be installed at Goss Moor to allow longer direct trains to reach Newquay
Luxury sleeper train to visit Wales and Somerset in 2025
Belmond's new luxury sleeper train is to visit the East Somerset Railway in July 2025
Boy travels Europe to share 10th Birthday with diesel locomotive in Cornwall
10 year old travels Europe to celebrate his and locomotive namesakes birthday
Special wedding anniversary cake for Cornish couple
On 5 September, Great Western Railway presented a couple from Cornwall with a special cake in return for a kind-hearted gesture made 65 years ago.