General Discussion
Martyn Oates Rail line at Dawlish could be moved out 30m on land reclaimed from sea if @networkrail's preferred solution to secure it is approved by Govt
.@networkrail's Julian Burnell says plan to move line at Dawlish onto beach "very large project with a lot of engineering and manpower".
Second option to secure line at Dawlish from @networkrail is reducing the gradient of the cliffs but that would involve demolition of houses
SW rail APPG chair @olivercolvile says "extraordinary" that @transportgovuk apparently asked @networkrail to delay Dawlish rail report.
Railway protection work 'to defend #Dawlish line for next 100 years'. More here: http://bbc.in/2enBwkJ via @BBCNews
In the event of that causeway getting built I wonder if it could also be used, courtesy of the sea and tides, to generate electricity?
I doubt it - but the redundant part of the line might help bring the cycle link between Dawlish and Teignmouth one step closer...
According to the news last night the only plan is to move the line out tio sea by 30 metres at the Teignmouth end with no improvements as yet for the Dawlish section.
You're right Leatash - but although the Woodland Avenue area has a TQ postcode, it is (until the controversial Boundary Commission changes take effect) within the parish of Dawlish. One way or the other, these houses would appear to be among those affected if the second option is chosen. Let's hope the £500 million can be found to fund the first option instead.
