Study to be done into new railway in north Cornwall

Cornwall Council is funding research into a new rail link connecting Launceston to Okehampton.

Metro rail project 'best service since steam days'

The Mid Cornwall Metro service is to run direct hourly trains between Newquay and Par from 17 May.
Railway Technology

Hitachi to deliver new trains for GWR’s Devon and Cornwall route

Hitachi’s new intercity express trains. Credit: Hitachi Rail Europe. Hitachi is set to deliver two new intercity express trains for UK-based train operator Great Western Railway (GWR). The new ...
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GWR upgrading 26 trains to improve rail services in Cornwall and Devon

Great Western Railway is upgrading 26 trains in its fleet to help improve its service for customers in Cornwall and Devon. GWR will be replacing older diesel trains, which are more expensive and less ...
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Huge blow to Devon seaside town as 'fix' for London to Cornwall train line 'on hold'

Crucial works on a train line have been put on hold by the Government. The line from Paddington to Penzance, which stops at Dawlish in Devon, remains waiting for its final upgrade. The train line has ...