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Rock fall blocks Devon train line, Network Rail says | |
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A rock fall has blocked the main rail line in Devon, Network Rail has announced. | A rock fall has blocked the main rail line in Devon, Network Rail has announced. |
Engineers have been sent to assess the situation on the line between Newton Abbot and Exeter. | Engineers have been sent to assess the situation on the line between Newton Abbot and Exeter. |
"A rock fall was reported by staff between Dawlish and Teignmouth and the line has been closed as a precautionary measure" a spokesman said. | "A rock fall was reported by staff between Dawlish and Teignmouth and the line has been closed as a precautionary measure" a spokesman said. |
The closure comes on the day Network Rail completed a £39m repair programme at Dawlish. | The closure comes on the day Network Rail completed a £39m repair programme at Dawlish. |