Railway 'pipe dream' as £100m station revamp reviewedReaders are sceptical about the major proposalsView Image The future - Plymouth's railway station plansPlymouth Live readers have been voicing their opinions on proposals for a new railway station and broader rail developments, with many expressing scepticism. ‌The £100 million overhaul of Plymouth's central railway station is being sent back to the drawing board, whilst proposals for a new terminus at Plympton are taking shape. ‌Plymouth City Council has confirmed it will reassess the redevelopment of the North Road East site and publish a revised business plan later this year. There are no sites available in Plympton for a new railway station; the last available site went for shopping sheds about 3 years ago, the goods station site next to the old railway station went for housing 40 years ago, which would have offered adequate parking. Article continues belowAre these railway station plans achievable?

Source: Daily Mirror February 19, 2026 15:49 UTC