Praise where praise is due over dual railing
10:31am Wednesday 16th July 2008
PRAISE is due for all responsible for the go-ahead of the dualling of the Falmouth rail branch line and the introduction of a half hour service.
A late train should be introduced from Truro (after 11pm) and perhaps platforms built to serve Falmouth school/cricket club and Ponsanooth village.
Also, it is time for the re-instating of the Rec to hold county rugby matches as it is the best playing surface for the game in Cornwall.
D P Riley Trevithan Road Falmouth
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