Cornwall Council’s Cabinet has today voted unanimously to support the Mid Cornwall Metro project, and accept the £50million in funding from the Government for its delivery.
The proposal, which aims to create a coast to coast through-service connecting Newquay, Par, St Austell, Truro, Penryn and Falmouth will reduce journey times and ease road congestion for people living along the route.
Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has been onboard with the scheme since its inception, and welcomed the news.
Commenting, Steve said:
“The Mid Cornwall Metro scheme will transform rail travel between Newquay and Falmouth, benefitting all of the communities with stops along the way and opening up regular services to the main line and beyond.”
“As well as this, having access to regular rail services will open up new opportunities for education, training and employment for everyone living along this route and will be particularly welcomed in the clay country.”
“I have worked hard with the Department for Transport and Cornwall Council’s Transport team to make sure everyone knows about the significant benefits the Mid Cornwall Metro will bring, and am delighted to see the Cornwall Council’s Cabinet endorse it today and commit to getting the funding in place.”
“I look forward to continuing to work with all concerned to ensure the Government funding for the Mid Cornwall Metro is delivered and that the project remains on track to benefit all the communities it will serve.”