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

The wider scope of the project will allow coast-to-coast services to operate, with the stations’ second platform having already been reintroduced.

The scheme will see a new passing loop introduced at Goss Moor and improve and remove level crossings along the line.

As part of the Mid Cornwall Metro project, services between Newquay and Par will be improved and allowing for the station’s capacity to double.

The authorisation is an important milestone for improving the station’s infrastructure and other stations like it.

Both Network Rail and ORR have worked together to get the authorisation and carried out the necessary checks and surveys required.

“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.”

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