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The main railway line through Devon is closed for repair after being damaged by storm Callum. This sinkhole in the line at Teignmouth is causing issues between Exeter and Newton Abbot with engineers having to wait until high tide before they can start repairs. Read more... https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/update/2018-10-14/hole-under-railway-disrupts-exeter-to-plymouth-line/

Police are looking for a missing Devon man who has not been seen by friends and family for almost two weeks. Craig Ford disappeared in Dawlish on Tuesday, October 2. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/missing-craig-ford-dawlish-2105651

GWR didn't run when the line collapsed into the sea!

burneside
burneside
12 Oct 2018

GWR trains run fine during stormy weather, it's just the useless Cross Country rolling stock that can't cope with the waves.  Whoever made the decision to commission trains that aren't fit for purpose is to blame.

wondering
wondering
12 Oct 2018

When will they build an inland line away from the sea?..the sea will always win!

Dawlish News
Dawlish News
12 Oct 2018

British Transport Police has warned Devon rail users. It said: "Due to forecasted severe weather affecting the sea wall at Dawlish, no Cross Country services will be able to run between Newton Abbot and Exeter St Davids until 10am tomorrow. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/storm-callum-trains-exeter-airport-2100263

That has to be so sad!

leatash
leatash
5 Oct 2018

The Sony Xperia XZ that is rated IP68 will allow you to text in the sea.

wondering
wondering
5 Oct 2018

Seems crazy how people sit / lay on the beach just looking at their phone!  next will be the phone that will allow you to text in the sea lol.

And all the pigs are fed and ready to fly.