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Kernow Connect - a new Okehampton to Bodmin line
 
Kernow Connect - a new Okehampton to Bodmin line
Posted by alexross42 at 16:02, 12th May 2026
 
I haven't seen this mentioned on the forum and only first learned of it today - more details here - https://www.cornish-times.co.uk/news/cornwall-rail-connection-plans-gain-momentum-with-kernow-connect-scheme-906262
Interesting. It raises many questions!

A useful infographic on the project is attached

Well here's a new one.....
Posted by old original at 16:13, 12th May 2026
 
new electrified railway from Okehampton to Bodmin via Launceston.........

Won't be holding my breath...

https://www.cornish-times.co.uk/news/cornwall-rail-connection-plans-gain-momentum-with-kernow-connect-scheme-906262

Re: Kernow Connect - a new Okehampton to Bodmin line
Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 16:36, 12th May 2026
 
With thanks for posting this news almost simultaneously, alexross42 and old original, I've merged your posts here, for clarity and continuity.

CfN. 

Re: Kernow Connect - a new Okehampton to Bodmin line
Posted by eXPassenger at 18:12, 12th May 2026
 
I am pleased to report that all porcine aviators are fed, watered and ready for action.

Re: Kernow Connect - a new Okehampton to Bodmin line
Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 22:06, 12th May 2026
 
Going off at something of a tangent again, I remember this television advert from nearly 20 years ago: from YouTube, see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7laPLF5w3Ys (Please bear with the rubbish quality of the images from those days).

CfN. 

Re: Kernow Connect - a new Okehampton to Bodmin line
Posted by eightonedee at 23:01, 12th May 2026
 
Is this the new Go-op scheme?

Re: Kernow Connect - a new Okehampton to Bodmin line
Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 00:21, 13th May 2026
 
Is this the new Go-op scheme?

... cough, splutter ... 

 
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