To: Department of Transport and Department of the Environment
New Rail Link for the South West
Either:-
Install rock armour approx 50-100m offshore along the exposed stretches of track to break the waves, and where necessary allow the track to be moved seawards away from the crumbling cliffs
Or:-
Open a new line inland of the current one away from the sea and the crumbling cliffs.
Why is this important?
Without a proper rail link the whole of the South West of England will suffer economically, and socially as business looks elsewhere and people migrate to areas with good transport links to seek work. The South West is a fantastic community that we don't want to see stagnate and end up as a backwater. David Cameron stood on Dawlish Station and said "All options will be considered and a new plan for South West rail links put into place" Three years down the line and nothing new has happened and the track is still being closed by waves and rock falls. It is time to remind Government of their commitments and to stand up for our community, so sign the petition and let's see if people power can achieve some positive action.
