Have I found the worst railway station?! Visiting every station in Cornwall

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[@marthaanderson2656]

Such a good example of "if you build it , they will come". Dirty , dodgy platforms says we don't care. Add dirty old equipment and you are telling staff, we don't care about you, either. It doesn't have to be posh, but clean is a start and it goes a long way to making people feel safe and welcome. The little lending library is the only thing that makes me feel like someone local has a feeling of caring about their neighbors

[@967jamesbaird]

What a weird comment. Why wouldn’t we care about our neighbours in Cornwall??

[@user-ys3fz7bm2w]

Another good reason people drive to Cornwall is the cost, I tried to organise a holiday for a family of four, using the train from Manchester. Over £1200 and 23 hours each way. It was an absolute no brainer to choose to drive. Even flying to Newquay and hiring a car for the week was cheaper and we could have done a package to somewhere in Europe all inclusive for less than the train fare alone

[@caramelldansen2204]

It's almost like the powers that be are forcing us into cars (they definitely are)

[@dazzlingdaz187]

I was on the Looe Valley line yesterday. So much more beautiful, I'm already looking forward to your video on that one

[@JenOnTheMove]

Editing it as we speak!

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

I enjoyed the shelter/lending library combo….dare I say, one of the highlights of this line!

[@johncamp2567]

Past Jen, Current Jen, Future Jen: YOU ALL ARE AWESOME!!🤩 Great series!!

[@grahamwebster9937]

Don't forget that Gunnislake on the remote branch line from Plymouth is also in Cornwall. But Station not as depressing as Newquay😮

[@michellebell5092]

Sandplace gets its name from a wharf on the river where sea sand was stored which, together with lime from Plymouth and burnt in nearby Kilns was used to improve the acid soils in the area. According to Wikipedia.

[@AndrewG1989]

Cornwall likes you Jen. I’ve been to Cornwall and there’s lots of places to visit. Cornwall is one of the best counties in the UK that is so picturesque.

[@willgraceyshaw722]

Yes i love this series! Thanks Jen

[@MrGreatplum]

Considering the investment to the Falmouth branch, this whole line is very sad - especially considering the popularity of Newquay - I expect a passing loop half way and another platform at Newquay could do the job well!

[@shaunhouse8469]

The stations on the western half of the Sutton loop on Thameslink have lawns, the lawns are two courses of paving away from the edge rather than just one but if you're ever in London and feel the need for train related grass try West Sutton, Sutton Common, St Helier, MordenSouth, South Merton & Wimbledon Chase

[@Illvillainy]

Don't know what is sadder, the state of this branch or a city the size of Manchester not having step-free access. Overall, almost definitely the line but either way, both are telling. The multiduct is pretty at least.

[@MichaelSebastianTodd]

brilliant vlog on the Newquay line

[@yorkshirewanderer6176]

I had the same pastie issue at Truro station. The buffett labelled as local only sold Ginsters, which to me isn't a traditional pastie. Still those dirty windows.

[@Sim0nTrains]

5:33 would had call it a Moistening! But on a serious note, towards the end as you ranted about the line, it's true. Remember back in 2019 I was at St. Germans and wanted to catch the London Train to Newquay for track bashing (To cover individual sections of track). But the train was London was overcrowded and was 9 coach GWR IET after Plymouth it was skipping stops and skipped St. Germans and if you were heading to somewhere like Par then it was a bit of a wait for the next train but looking at the times now at St. Germans it so much better but did managed to clear the Newquay Line a few days later after replanning everything and caught a train to Newquay and was chatting to a woman and she was saying that the public transport in Newquay was awful and back them the first train off Newquay was after 10AM! on a weekday, it has improved slightly now as the first train is after 7am. Great video Jen and nice to see Stu as well.

[@Jules_Diplopia]

A viaduct and aquaduct in one. That is a smart idea. I know that this is October, but even in the summertime, these lines and trains cannot be fun. So unloved, so uncared for. Perfect demonstration of how to kill a train line and how to make an area depressed. So sad. Come on Cornwall councils, you can do better surely.

[@JoeTW67]

Newquay looks like an absolute ghost town. It’s a shame that it’s like this and then they wonder why there is so many people using their cars nowadays…

[@BigRiku95]

This was such an eye opener. I always assumed this line would be well looked after because of the through trains in the summer. I can’t believe how much potential is being wasted in terms of public transport provision. Hopefully the metro plan goes ahead.

[@rockerjim8045]

If you want a challenge. Try visiting every station on the Looe Branch in a Transit Van. I did it in a Long Wheelbase one. Never again.

[@SteamboatWilley]

To say Newquay is such a big tourist hotspot, you would think the station would be a bit nicer. It needs to be adopted. A Community Rail Partnership would help.

[@aidenclarke1983]

The newquay branch line is great & it serves me well travelijng from my home of St Austell to Newquay to visit family, but you're both 100% right, the line is in need of a facelift. Ive said for years it would serve well to have it gping on from St Columb Road durec to St Austell, especially with the falmouth project as. there is an old way which would branch off under the Indian Queens A30 bypass, but would most likely be way over budget to consider.

[@bobsrailrelics]

A sad looking line which needs some definite TLC. And some new trains.

[@BlaiddLlwyd]

That is a very depressing station for Newquay. The Looe Valley line is bound to cheer you up, it's my favourite line in Cornwall anyway. Like you I also spent a lot of holidays in Cornwall and I have been on all the railways. You're ahead of me with actually visiting all the stations though :) Watching the series has got me thinking of getting one of those Day Ranger tickets for when I'm over visiting family in Cornwall next year. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@amysteele2488]

Now that's the Cornwall I remember from my childhood days - more than slightly moist... persisting it down in fact. Glad you had such a good time despite the weather on some days

[@ReubenAshwell]

Brilliant video Jen, holestly the service on the Newquay line isn't great and I really hope these improvements they are planning do happen.

[@dashcamexplorationuk1692]

Amazing video Jen ❤

[@TonyLowther65]

Great Video Jen seems like a lot of work needs to be done on the railways in Cornwall.

[@RichardFelstead1949]

Great video Jen although I'm yet to see a Wal of Corn...........................I'll see myself out.

[@jaybee1921]

Hi Jen, good vlog once again, as you say, such a shame that the Newquay line hasn't been allowed to grow to it's full potential. Perhaps ot may chamge one day. Good to see Stu again, he's looking well, as are you of course. All that Cornish air...

[@WestLondonWarrior]

When I was in Newquay earlier this summer, we got a London train which, I believe, served the intermediate syations to Par (but that might have been because all further trains were cancelled)

[@user-hj6uf6nr9b]

It really saddens me to see the state of much of the railway infrastructure. Somewhat symptomatic of the state of the country. Grime, decay and depression.

[@airfoxtrot2006]

Great video Jen

[@alanreader4815]

My Cousin used live in Cornwall, Bude. lol Step-free Manchester bare the thought, :)

[@LKBRICKS1993]

Excellent really enjoyed watching this video.

[@nigelkthomas9501]

I can’t understand why the Par-Newquay service is so bad. There’s a passing loop at Goonbarrow, or thereabouts. So why not have two trains on the branch, especially in high summer. And what happened to XC services to/from Birmingham, Leeds, York and Edinburgh?

[@simonc858]

Atmospheric versus it's p***ing down, made me laugh, briliiant video as always

[@caramelldansen2204]

Jen, I agree fully on your rant about Newquay, and about the railways in this country generally. Great rant, we love to see it! If I had to add anything, it would be that the likes of this line could be argued to be "luckier" than many, many other railway lines in this country. At least, if you have a dreadful service with dogged rolling stock, at least there's potential for the future! My heart goes out to all of the railways that were closed, demolished, built over and forgotten; there's no escaping that. :(

[@Om-nom-nomigon]

When I saw the thumbnail I was all prepared to disagree with you about the title of worst station, but having now watched the video I have to say that you are correct (never been there, but it looks far worse than any station I have ever visited)

[@davidredgewell7415]

Cleaning is an issue on the Trains west of Plymouth penzance got good Cleaning staff at long Rock

[@WelshTrainspottingYT]

Hi Jen! When you get back from Cornwall, can you visit some level crossings with abandoned station platforms? (Speeton, Rossett etc)

[@neilcrawford8303]

Great video, enjoying this trip. Stayed in Par and St Austell a few times. As someone who can no longer drive due to health, as beautiful as it is, I couldn't live in Cornwall. The service Wirst provide can be terrible. I've had a single 2-car 150 on a service to Penzance, it was packed at Par, and just got worse as it got closer to Penzance. As for the Newquay branch, the level and frequency of services is awful and certainly wouldn't persuade any motorists to give up their car for the train. The stations were very poor last time I was there. On the summer days when through Paddington to Newquay HST services ran, the intermediate stations between Par and Newquay didn't get served. Really poor. I feel sorry for those that have to use these services. Not a fan of First GWR. When I used their Greenford service from Paddington it was terrible, even during the peak hours, it was just a 2-car 165. Since Crossrail and electrification it has changed, but I feel that's down tto TfL and Network Rail, and little to do with First. First did little to nothing to improve services or capacity up until that point.

[@AndrewJohnson-ur3lw]

There are gravel platforms on the West Highland line in Scotland. I think that you will also like various lines in Scotland as well.

[@robertwilloughby8050]

And to think that there used to be fairly frequent locomotive hauled trains to Newquay in the 80's and 90's🤬😡

[@suffolkraider]

First time I've really seen Newquay like that. Yes not an inviting place to alight. We think the same about Yarmouth Vauxhall considering how many summer specials it used to get when it really was Great. Plans are all well and good but how many will get done. Not with this government I fear. In other news.....love the vids, shows the best of places as well as the other bits.

[@abigailbarfoot3846]

The loo valley and gunnislake lines are the best kept lines cornish lines after the main linem they are both both pretty as well.

[@Zenith_95]

Past Jen, Future Jen and now Current Jen... How many Jens are there?

[@walterfillingham]

It very much reminds me of me of the Far North Line from Inverness to Wick and Thurso in the North (the real North!), it’s a stunning and beautiful line, but painfully slow on really nackerd poorly maintained class 158 sets on very old bumpy track that is getting more and more overgrown with trackside vegetation (some images recently taken showed a 158 arriving to Thurso station in what looked like an overgrown jungle). It takes over 4 and 1/2 hours to do what the Stagecoach X99 service takes in 2 to 3 hours. Locals simply do not use the train, it’s considered old, bumpy, unreliable and very, very slow and really just for the tourists.

[@PaulJaYmes]

The metro proposal would upgrade the Newquay line to support both an hourly service to Falmouth and an expansion of through services to London and Manchester. It does this with a passing loop (at bugle I believe) to complement the existing passing facility at St Blazey, and an additional platform at Newquay so that the metro stopping service can follow the through services.

[@enochliu8316]

Apparently they are making a new loop on the Goss Moor. There is a loop at Goonbarrow (near bugle) already, but that loop is rarely used for passenger service

[@andreaabout]

Definitely don`t sit down on a grassy platform when you are moist, you`ll end up with a gracias! But seriously great to see your trip through Cornwall. I hope they do improv the trains at some point. I still like the old trains with a guard and porters that opened the doors for you and a buffet car... Take care.

[@QALibrary]

wonder if Jen is a fan of Cornish Pasties?

[@elganthomas]

Bugle with no bins!!

[@SteamboatWilley]

Fascinating viaduct/aqueduct. Viaqueduct?

[@davidredgewell7415]

Needs alot of investment the Newquay line that why passengers use the bus services by First group plc Cornwall by Kernow and Go South west Transport for Cornwall. First Group plc Great Western Railway company needs investment by the Department for transport and Cornwall Council

[@cookric555]

3hourly its every 2 hrs

[@xxalexaviation]

and i didnt think it got worse that bordersely

[@neilwilkins7686]

We need clarification .. is it worse than Hyde Central 🤔🤣🤣🤣

[@harryelliott4310]

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