Ten years ago, the Dawlish railway in South Devon was severely damaged by a storm, cutting off the region's railway from the rest of the country. The event prompted significant government funding of £165 million for the South West Rail Resilience Programme, securing the future of the vital railway. The anniversary marks a decade since the worst floods in living memory on the Somerset Levels as well. Various news outlets and individuals in Cornwall and Somerset have been reflecting on the impact of these events and the measures taken to protect homes, businesses, and the railway since then.
Ten years ago the Dawlish Storm battered South Devon, severing the region's railway from the rest of the country. Thanks to £165m Govt funding, the @networkrail South West Rail Resilience Programme has secured its future, protecting this vital railway for generations to come 👇 https://t.co/6cceB4X6ro
We've been looking back at the night part of the railway at Dawlish got washed away. Former BBC reporter @sophiepierce shares her memories from 10 years ago - listen here ➡ https://t.co/hfNHhHAHCL https://t.co/tWUnxTyHwY
It's 10 years since the worst floods in living memory on the Somerset Levels. Here's what happened & what's been done since ➡️ https://t.co/tB4q49emdt https://t.co/h7dmfq8vMx
It's 10 years since the worst floods in living memory on the Somerset Levels. Read about what happened and what's been done to protect homes and businesses since then ➡️ https://t.co/QDDsuGHIxS https://t.co/FKKvPY1xQR
Good morning #Cornish early birds! In #Cornwall’s news today: it’s 10 years since the train line at Dawlish was washed away; new bleed kits are installed in Hayle; and it’s the launch of the #MakeADifference awards! Hear more with @ChurchfieldJE @CornishKennedy and me! 📻👍🏻 https://t.co/FocEPGCCAQ
Myttin Da #Cornwall Hope you had a great weekend. Talking train journeys on @BBCCornwall today. How important is the mainline to you? What’s your most memorable train trip? Let me know 🙏 https://t.co/Iof1ic0hzx
Dawlish railway: Decade on from storm devastation https://t.co/ecC3m1L1E1