Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 115594

Storms: Devon

Tabled: 24 February 2026

Answered: 4 March 2026

Question

Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 10 February 2026 to Question 108386 on the Dawlish sea wall, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of updated assessments indicating that seven

Answer

Simon Lightwood

The government recognises the importance of a resilient railway that passengers can rely on. Significant government investment has already ensured the South West coastline is better protected against extreme weather, boosting the region’s connectivity and...

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