Dawlish News
For the second time in two weeks, the British Isles have been ravaged by an extreme weather event, that triggered ‘red – danger to life’ warnings. In the wake of storm Babet, which unleashed its fury across the UK, leaving a trail of destruction, the nation’s rail network suffered significant disruptions. Scotland and the West Country bore the brunt of the chaos, with Dawlish on the Devon and Cornwall main line once again becoming an epicentre of rail woes. This time, the storm’s colossal waves breached the newly constructed sea wall, inundating the engines of two Inter City Express trains, wiping out services.
