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All new rail routes to Cornwall are very poor value, says NR

RAIL

John W E Helm
25 July 2014
The net present values and benefit:cost ratios of the options
The net present values and benefit:cost ratios of the options

 

A Network Rail study of alternative rail routes into Cornwall and Devon that would bypass the disaster-prone Exeter-Newton Abbot section of route has found that all options represent very poor value for money.

Ministers ordered the report in response to the part-demolition of the Dawlish sea wall and other storm damage wreaked on the line in February. Network Rail is committed to keeping the Exeter-Dawlish-Plymouth line open but an alternative route would safeguard against future...

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