je.st
news
UK storms & flooding set back rail repairs
2014-02-17 12:44:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Weekend storms have caused further damage to the railways and set back repair schedules, but engineers have restored many of the train services most disrupted by floods on the Great Western main line. Despite the severe weather abating, rising groundwater has caused fresh problems, with a tunnel blocked by water on the main London to Brighton line. Network Rail said water levels in the tunnel at Patcham were 48.1 metres (157ft) above average, leaving tracks more than 1 metre under water. Rail...
Tags: back
set
rail
repairs
Category:Electronics and Electrical