Campaigners are frustrated at the lack of response to a report that they submitted to government in November 2016. The Peninsula Rail Task Force was set up following the storms
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Network Rail investigates causeway route
Network Rail is investigating the creation of a new route that would divert the coastal railway line through Dawlish on to a causeway built 30 yards out to sea. Click
Continue readingNetwork Rail releases timelapse of Dawlish work
Network Rail has released a timelapse of the work being undertaken to allow ongoing usage of the line through Dawlish. Source: Network Rail
Continue readingGovernment publishes National Infrastructure Plan 2014
The government has published the 2014 update to its National Infrastructure Plan. It presents an overview of the government’s policies, investments and record on infrastructure delivery since 2010. The document identifies
Continue readingNetwork Rail backed to investigate Dawlish Alternatives
Network Rail has received the backing of central government to investigate alternatives to the route that runs along the sea wall at Dawlish. Dawlish rail services – the government will
Continue readingDawlish Avoiding Line remains on the agenda
The reopening of the railway line between Tavistock and Okehampton remains on the governments agenda according to the Transport Secretary. Click here for the story
Continue readingGovernment to announce Dawlish Rail Diversion Decision
The Government is to shortly announce a decision with regards to whether it will build a railway line that avoids Dawlish. Click here for the story
Continue readingDawlish Alternatives Deliver Bigger Economic Benefits
The proposed alternatives to the Dawlish Railway line could deliver bigger economic benefits than outlined by the initial report published by Network Rail. Click here for the story
Continue readingDawlish Alternatives represent poor value
Alternative Railway lines to the Dawlish Coastal Route represent poor value for money according to a report published by Network Rail. Click here for the story
Continue readingDawlish Alternative Route Proposals Leaked
The details of the report reviewing alternative routes around Dawlish has been leaked and lead to several stories through various outlets. The report was commissioned following the failure of the
Continue reading“Window” for South West Rail Funding
The Chief Executive of Network Rail has advised South West Communities that there is a window for rail funding in the South West and the initiative must be seized before
Continue readingDawlish Diversion route would be disastrous for South Devon
Reopening the route via Okehampton would be disasterous for South Devon according to Totnes MP, Sarah Wollaston. Mrs Wollaston said: “I don’t think there should be an idea that you
Continue readingFive options investigated for maintaining SW Links
Network Rail will be investigating five options to maintain the rail links with the South West following the closure of the railway line at Dawlish following the Sea Wall breech
Continue readingDawlish avoider line home sale fears
The owner of the station house at the former Brentor Railway Station has stated that the recent proposals to reopen the railway line between Okehampton and Bere Alston could impact
Continue readingTransport Secretary commissions report into Dawlish alternatives
Transport Secretary, Patrick McLoughlin has announced that a review will be undertaken into the alternatives to the Dawlish route after it was severely damaged by winter storms. Click here for
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