General Discussion
Keep it going Lynne et al. It's one of the more constructive threads on here.
Not strange at all. It's got nothing to do with cost, just aesthetic values. For a town that relies on tourism, I don't think your 'good old British Rail bulk standard railings' are the best choice for the seafront. Happily the canopy is a vast improvement. I'd also like to see something done about the stench pipes by the viaduct. If you think that's finding fault, I'll wear it as a badge ...
The railings are ugly, am surprised they didn't top them off with a roll of barbed wire.
Is this a surprise to everyone or am I just reading the wrong media? Either way it 's very good news.
Leatash, I said 'one of' not 'the'...semantics...no matter. Lynne - thank you. Maybe the Dawlish Gazette would fly the flag for the town. I saw your post of Mark Carne's statement regarding the views of stakeholders, so once the repair work is done I guess it'll come down to whether Dawlish 'stakeholders' have the wherewithal to hold their own.
Michael Clayson, I know you read the posts here, maybe you could throw some light on the decision making process. Who is involved in the discussions? The tourist board? How could people like Clive communicate with Network Rail and other stakeholders?
Maybe so, I don't suppose British Rail gave a hoot about Dawlish either, our prisons have less utilitarian perimeters. For one of the most scenic stretches of railway in the world, it's an eyesore. Teignbridge has at least put some effort in, it'd be nice to think that the railway might get some attention too. A more attractive Dawlish means more pride and more tourism.
Am interested in their plans/ideas whether they be short, mid or long term. It would not only be good PR for Network Rail but an opportunity to engage the town before anything is implemented. By way of example, those palisade railings installed along Marine Parade and Coryton Cove railway line does Dawlish no favours. Whoever was looking out for the town's interests when that decision was ...
Does anyone know if there is a public forum where we can hear directly from Network Rail about their ongoing work, and likewise, where Dawlish residents might ask them questions?
Think I'll just go direct to pub.
