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Cornwall Council Submits Improvement Scheme for Bodmin Parkway

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September 21, 2025
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New funding from Cornwall Council will see £200,000 go towards a new accessible footbridge for Bodmin Parkway station.

Model shop announce new TT:120 7 Plank open wagon

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September 5, 2025
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Kernow Model Rail Centre has announced its second exclusive TT:120 gauge seven plank open wagon, which will be in the livery of Helston Gas Company Number 30.

Cornish railway station upgrades authorised

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September 4, 2025
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Newquay station in Cornwall had its significant upgrades authorised by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

New accessible ramp at Cornish rail station

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August 3, 2025
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Network Rail has opened a new, accessible ramp at Lostwithiel station in Cornwall.

Class 99 locomotives will haul Britannic Explorer services from 2027

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July 11, 2025
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A new Belmond train, the Britannic Explorer, will be hauled by GB Railfreight, the leading UK transporter of goods.

Cornish model shop announces new OO gauge Class 31 and wagon models

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May 30, 2025
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Kernow Model Rail Centre has announced new releases in OO gauge of a Class 31 diesel locomotive and five-plank LB&SCR open wagons.

Ponts Mill Viaduct Upgrade Improves Service Reliability

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May 19, 2025
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Ponts Mill viaduct upgrades being carried out by Network Rail mean that trains are no longer restricted to 10mph.

Newquay Strategic Route Now Open

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May 9, 2025
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The Newquay Strategic Route is now open to the public.

Book Review: Rail Freight South West England by Paul Shannon

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April 22, 2025
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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

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March 28, 2025
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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 and Par this morning.