Summary
A storm caused damage to the railway line in south-west England, leading to its partial closure. Great Western Railway advises passengers not to travel between Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot as repairs are underway.
Key Facts
- A storm damaged a sea wall in Dawlish, leading to the partial closure of the only railway line to the south-west of England.
- Great Western Railway is advising passengers not to travel on the affected line.
- The sea wall collapsed in two places during Storm Ingrid.
- Network Rail issued a black alert, its highest warning, because of 12-foot waves hitting the sea wall.
- This is the second black alert since a similar event in 2014.
- Replacement transport is available between Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot.
- Other train routes are still operating normally.
- Network Rail will inspect the damage before updating any service plans.
