South West Main Line: Devon
Commons · Question 113247 · Tabled 12 Feb 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by 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
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 24 Feb 2026
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...