2B.10A: Consequences of Coastal Recession

• South Devon Main Line - Dawlish

  • 2014 storms
  • Section of the sea wall collapsed
  • Homes on the Somerset Levels were evacuated
  • David Cameron pledged £75m for repairs over the next year, £10m for urgent work in Somerset and £15m for maintenance
  • 44,000 Western Power customers affected by power cuts
  • All train lines between Exeter St Davids and Plymouth were closed
  • At least 6 weeks to fix