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Topic: Councillors Scupper Bodmin - Wadebridge Re - Opening Plans (Read 1694 times)
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Lee
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The latest proposals to run passenger trains along the Camel Trail have hit the buffers after failing to impress Bodmin councillors.The town council has rejected the £9 million plan by the Bodmin and Wenford Railway Company which wants to extend the line for trains to run to Wadebridge (link below.) http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=144125&command=displayContent&sourceNode=232450&contentPK=18490064&folderPk=108202&pNodeId=251466Members are particularly concerned after studying plans that show the Camel Trail would be reduced in width to 2.5 metres to allow a new line to be built. There would be enough width for two cyclists and two pedestrians to use the trail in the same direction , but councillors say this would be too narrow for oncoming users. They also feel that cycling and walking are more environmentally friendly than trains. Cllr Linda Spear said the Bodmin and Wenford Railway was a wonderful tourist attraction , but the Camel Trail was an even better one. |
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courgettelawn
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If I have ever heard a lame excuse it would be that. They miss the point, yet again. A proper pasenger service would mean less people on the roads. Cornwall isn't a showcase just for tourists!
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