Flooding between Tiverton Parkway and Exeter St Davids (30/04/2012)

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Re: Flooding between Tiverton Parkway and Exeter St Davids (30/04/2012)

« Reply #15 on: May 02, 2012, 21:34:01 »

Travelled this line today. Water level still very high in the Exe Valley on the approach to Cowley Bridge Junction.

We had TSRs^▸ across the various river crossings and there were many Network Rail bods in evidence.

But the sun was out on arrival at Exeter St Davids. So much so that I regretted wearing my thick winter jacket.


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