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From a Network Rail Press Release

"Network Rail has started work at Lostwithiel station in Cornwall to build a footbridge over the railway for the first time in more than 50 years. 

A temporary bridge is being built to improve access and safety and will bring benefits to the community as quickly as possible while plans for a permanent bridge are progressed. 

When completed later this month, pedestrians will no longer have to use the level crossing on Grenville Road, where barriers can be lowered for up to 22 minutes an hour to protect the public from the Cornish main line.  

The new bridge will allow passengers to freely and safely cross the railway and access platforms one and two.  

The old footbridge at Lostwithiel was removed in the late 1960s and the only other railway crossing in the town is the A390 Liddicoat Road, north of the station. 

Network Rail industry programme director Bogdan Lupu said: “We’ve been working hard for a long time to bring a railway bridge back to Lostwithiel and we’re very pleased to get work under way. 

“Not only will the temporary bridge improve access but it will make crossing the railway much safer for everyone and prevent the level crossing from being misused.” 

MP for South East Cornwall Anna Gelderd said:  “I am very pleased to see progress on an issue I know is of great importance to the residents of Lostwithiel. The installation of a temporary footbridge is a welcome interim measure that will once again open up the centre of the town, making day-to-day life much easier for many local people.  "

New "temporary" Bridge under construction on the Eastbound Platform  6th August 2024
Image Credit;  Lostwithiel Museum