The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has granted authorisation for significant upgrades to Newquay station in Cornwall. This milestone will allow the station’s second platform to be reintroduced, a key part of a wider project aimed at enabling future coast-to-coast services.
The station’s redevelopment is part of the Mid Cornwall Metro project, a scheme designed to enhance services from Newquay to Par and improve rail access in central Cornwall. The upgrades will double the station’s capacity from one train per hour to two.
ORR’s authorisation confirms that the project has met all necessary standards for health and safety, accessibility, environmental protection, and reliability. The regulator worked closely with Network Rail and the wider project team throughout the process.
Steve Fletcher, Deputy Director of 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.”
The wider scheme also includes the introduction of a new train passing loop at Goss Moor and the upgrading or removal of level crossings along the line.
