All aboard…

…and welcome to the first ever Accessible Guide to the train network across Cornwall, brought to you by Access Cornwall with thanks to the financial support of the GWR Community Fund.

The train is a wonderful way to explore everything our beautiful county has to offer, whether you want to enjoy a day trip to the beach at St Ives, explore the cultural hub of Falmouth, go shopping in Truro or Penzance or simply stay on board and take in breathtaking views of the Looe Valley.

Access Cornwall’s team of accessibility ambassadors have been travelling the length and breadth of the Duchy by train to ensure the information given to you on these pages will allow you to plan your next journey with confidence, wherever you want to go and whatever your accessibility needs may be.

These ambassadors include wheelchair users, those with vision, hearing and other mobility impairments, those with learning differences as well as people from our wonderful neurodiverse community.

In this guide you will find their assessment of all 34 train stations across Cornwall. Not only will you be able to see the many stations that allow wheelchair users to safely access trains, on pages 30 and 31, we explore the range of different trains, including the sleeper service so you’ll know what to expect on board.

Please note that some things are subject to change - for example, there are plans to install a lift at Par station, so if you find something needs to be updated or amended, please get in touch via our website www.accesscornwall.org.uk

For extra help, you can also phone the national Passenger Assist helpline on 0800 197 1329 or text relay free on 18001 0800 197 1329.

We hope this guide will be useful and allow you to enjoy Cornwall by train.

Enjoy your journey!