UK: ORR Approves Upgrades for Newquay Station

A slew of upgrades for Newquay station have been officially authorised by The Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

Upgrades include the reintroduction of the station’s second platform, a new train passing loop at Goss Moor and the upgrade or removal of level crossings along the line.

The upgrades form part of the Mid Cornwall Metro project and aim to provide enhanced services from Newquay to Par, as well as improve access to the railway in central Cornwall with upgrades doubling capacity at the station from one train per hour to two.

ORR has worked with both Network Rail and the wider upgrade project team throughout the authorisation process.

Steve Fletcher, Deputy Director, Engineering and Asset Management at ORR, said:

This is an important step for improving rail connectivity in Cornwall, and we look forward to seeing the upgraded station and passing loop open for passengers soon.

We’re pleased to have played our part in getting Newquay Station ready to open. Our team worked closely with Network Rail to support them through the authorisation process, just as we do for new trains and infrastructure across the country.