Rail line disruption set for dramatic increase as sea levels continue to rise

Rail line disruption set for dramatic increase as sea levels continue to rise Plymouth, UK (SPX) Dec 24, 2015 - Rail services to and from the South West of England could be disrupted for more than 10 per cent of each year by 2040 and almost a third by 2100, a new study suggests. The cost of maintaining tracks and sea defences could also soar as predicted sea level rises, coupled with coastal storms and floods, pose major challenges for rail operators and governments. The research, published in ... morehttp://www.terradaily.com/reports/Rail_line_disruption_set_for_dramatic_increase_as_sea_levels_continue_to_rise_999.html