Date: 16/10/2023

The completion of a new rockfall shelter marks a major milestone for Network Rail's programme of work to protect the iconic coastal railway between Exeter and Newton Abbot from extreme weather.

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Network Rail looks to the next stages of south Devon railway resilience as rockfall shelter is completed

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The completion of a new rockfall shelter marks a major milestone for Network Rails programme of work to protect the iconic coastal railway between Exeter and Newton Abbot from extreme weather.

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The completion of a new rockfall shelter marks a major milestone for Network Rail’s programme of work to protect the iconic coastal railway between Exeter and Newton Abbot from extreme weather. The 109m-long shelter at the northern end of Parsons Tunnel, near Holcombe, has taken two years to build and will protect the railway from falling rocks and debris from the steep cliffs. Made up of 185 pre-cast concrete units, coloured red to match the local sandstone, the striking structure is open on the seaward side so passengers can still enjoy the coastal views.
Location: Parson^s Tunnel
Company: South Devon Railway
/10/2023 Network Rail

This is part of the new Rockfall Shelter which will be installed to extend Parson's Tunnel to protect the South Devon line from rockfalls. The tunnel is located alongside the sea between Dawlish and Holcombe.
Location: Parson^s Tunnel
Company: South Devon Railway
//2022 Network Rail

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