RAILSCOT | New sea wall helping protect railway through Dawlish seven years on from devastating storm [Network Rail]

New sea wall helping protect railway through Dawlish seven years on from devastating storm [Network Rail]

Date: 05/02/2021

In February 2014, a devastating storm struck the south Devon coastline at Dawlish cutting off the only railway line to the south west. Seven years on, a new sea wall that is being built by Network Rail is proving to be effective at protecting the railway and town from rising sea levels and extreme weather.

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New sea wall helping protect railway through Dawlish seven years on from devastating storm

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New sea wall helping protect railway through Dawlish seven years on from devastating storm [Network Rail]

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