| 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 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |















