Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 113247

South West Main Line: Devon

Tabled: 12 February 2026

Answered: 24 February 2026

Question

Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the phase 5 rail resilience programme in the context of water levels in 2026.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

We remain committed to concluding the works necessary on this route to mitigate the remaining risks identified in the Southwest Rail Resilience Programme. Network Rail is commencing work on a drainage trial, removing water from a section of the cliffs bet...

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