I was in Dawlish in the 80's and been fascinated evet dince the sgorm. I now watch the trains and renovations every day- amazing. I live in Cape Town, South Africa. Well done to all the workers from day 1. Brilliant, I'm amazed.
I have been thoroughly impressed by both the speed of the works as well as the consideration given to the community. Hats off to the planners who have been inclusive when thinking about the needs of the people using the facilities. I love the large open spaces with plenty of seating accessible to all . The evening lighting along the walkways help to improve safety as well as adding a special identity to Dawlish as a holiday destination. Thank you to Neil and Jack, your updates are brilliant, I would love to see this type of informative filming become a part of all large scale projects nationally. Congratulations to all those involved. Changes are inevitable but I think the benefits for current and future generations
This is amazing work, I can't believe how quickly things are progressing and how much change there has already been. This should make the coastline more resilient and protect Dawlish and it's environs during bad weather conditions and keep the lifeline to the West Country running. Many thanks for sharing, I've been enjoying the footage sitting about 700 miles North.
Love watching these videos I'm from Newton Abbot so it's great to see what's happening unfortunately I can't get out anymore as I no longer have great mobility is just really good to see the progress
Great progress and such great quality work from Jack and The Orange Army especially when needing to complete it all so quickly within the line closures
Been following this from the beginning and loving the progress, im visiting Dawlish in June and staying for a week and can't wait to see it all up close
You guys at Bam Nutall are the best Jack. It must take an awful lot of organisation to get everything coming together at the same time, what a team. Should definitely take over from Network Rail . Thanks again to yourself and Neil for the updates, brilliant. So it looks as though the station will be completely open. One thing I am not sure about is where is the disabled access to the beach at coastguards, it isn't very clear. But 5 stars all round for doing an excellent job, just amazing 👏 👌 👍 Stuart Broome 😊
Great to see such good progress especially with the recent storms. Jack and the rest of the orange army are doing a brill job. Is there any chance they could come and lay my new patio.
I'm from Somerset, Bridgwater. Dawlish Teignmouth and torquay coastal walk is something I do almost every year, love it there. Got 4 days off so am probably gonna go, just a bit worried about the weather.
Very informative. I especially liked the building render near the end of the video. Still find it a bit odd that BAM didn't use some short sheet piling to keep the worksite dry(er). Hope you keep up these tours. The webcam is nice, but this goes much more in-depth. Thanks, Robert (Netherlands).
I really enjoy these updates. Great to see the obvious pride Jack and the crew take in what they're doing. I'm hoping to visit soon and see it new wall for myself. I remember travelling down to Cornwall via Dawlish on family holidays when I was young (60 years ago) and seeing waves breaking against the old sea wall and spray splashing the side of the train.
It's refreshing to see a construction company being so transparent about ongoing works, showing drawing and artists illustrations. If only all construction could be like this, perhaps as a condition of approval, ensuring that they have to post at least weekly RUclips videos as a condition of development. Could change the face of the industry as we know it. Great job by Bam Nuttall and all staff.
Teignmouth had all this done decades ago, why Dawlish never had the same done at the same time is a mystery especially as it carries the main Railway line. Good to see investment at long last. Well done all who are working on this.
Thanks very much for the update. Whilst I thoroughly agree in the larger scheme, I'm very disappointed with the removal of the fish trap. It was a fantastically safe bathing, paddling & playing area for kiddlies.
Very interesting. the platforms seem very long, has that been done because of the new sea wall or because you think there will be more people using the station? I understand the wall has to be a certain height but if going on a mobility scooter to Dawlish Warren, most of the way a person wouldn't be able to see over the wall which is a shame. Couldn't you of made the walk way higher?
The south side platform was that long before. It looks to be about 300m, long enough for an 11 car train, somewhat excessive or the route at the moment. The north side platform looks to be long enough for a 7-car train. They didn’t change the platform length when they rebuilt it. The walkway has some raised sections where it’s supposed to be easier to see over. It seems like there’s regulations on railing/barrier heights in play.
Great update. I have been following your progress. Please can I ask, When the new footbridge and lifts are put in place, will the original footbridge stay in place.
And two different heights on the sections that are installed? The lower height of which seems almost superfluous. I was hoping for an explanation. Alas, no…
@@stuartmcconnachie I was wondering if it was just for a fancy design or part of some clever wind management etc. I would certainly like to understand more etc
I believe the height of the barrier is a requirement (by Network Rail? Legislation? I don't know), so the fencing on top is supposed to be a balance of meeting regulations and still allowing a limited view. The differences in height between areas is because of the walkway side having raised areas to provide better view of the sea, which has been a big local concern.
Thanks, Jack, for the updates and cam man of course. Brilliant work, protecting Dawlish and the line for many years to come. . Global warming isn't doing anyone any favours!
On the rail bridge probably just painting work; there will be a pedestrian bridge installed seaward of that to link the two sections of sea wall. Network Rail have announced there is no plan to do much work on the rail bridge.
When will all this work be finished. I mean absolutely all together finished? Can't wait to see it when it is? I think it will look fabulous. When the lift bridge will the existing bridge be taken down? And did the ice cream parlour go?
The old bridge will stay as it is integral to the station building (although it is not very old, having been replaced with a replica a few years ago, made of composites so no longer carries the rust stains that were so ugly on the old old bridge. The Ice Cream Kiosk was demolished several years ago now.
Great video, really informative and shows how much planning and coordination has been required before and during the hard work. Just wondering why passengers using wheelchairs or pushchairs can't cross the line using the flat crossing at the west end of the platform. Suitable gate on magnetic lock would do the trick. The record with lifts elsewhere on the line (e.g. Totnes), is poor. Doubtless it's dangerous to cross a railway line ("don't you want passengers and trains to be safe??"), but there have to be ways of gating the access off and having a detection system linked to signals for when the crossing is used. Got to be easier and cheaper than mammoth lifts. Would be interested to know the relative costs and safety reports that don't simply say "all foot crossing will mean death", because it's managed well elsewhere in Europe.
As part of the project they are installing a set of lifts, and they don’t consider keeping the crossing open necessary. The gates at the end are there to prevent trespass issues, there’s a video a while back on this channel of some idiot walking around on the rail bridge over there.
Yes Network Rail has confirmed that, because it’s part of the station building. It will probably get some maintenance done once the new footbridge is in.
@@andrewreynolds4949 cheers for that I been there many times and not realised that the old bridge was actually part of the building cheers you do learn something new every day
It is not actually that 'Old'. The original was replaced not very long ago with a replica made of composites, hence the lack of rust that was a feature of the old old bridge.
@@nigelcole1936 But Nigel that means ever blind person could step over the yellow and then gets shouted at as he is then standing on the blind strip ofter the yellow. See where I am coming from. If it was the other way around they would have stopped and not gone over the yellow line. Makes simple sense to me.
Looking at images, that is the normal way of doing it. The yellow line is for people to stand behind when trains pass through. The tactile tiles are to warn of the approaching platform edge. Seems like common sense to me.
@@stephenlittle7534 My suspicion is that the tactile tiles have to be a certain distance from the platform edge so that those who rely on them know ho far they are from the edge of the platform, but the safe distance to stand back from trains passing at speed is greater. It is not about being 'shouted at', it is about making sure people are safe, so if staff see there is a blind person, they will be trained to recognise this and offer assistance.
Good progress being made but I'm appalled at the amount of very not 'green' concrete being used. What is wrong with a very hard stone? Cost or the lack of Stone Masons in the country now or both?
One has to ask how much environmental damage would have been caused quarrying the amount of stone for this project. Let's not forget the old 'stone' wall needed extensive repairs pretty much every year for decades, and indeed was very nearly completely destroyed in Teignmouth by a storm just a few short years after Brunel built it.
I was in Dawlish in the 80's and been fascinated evet dince the sgorm. I now watch the trains and renovations every day- amazing. I live in Cape Town, South Africa. Well done to all the workers from day 1. Brilliant, I'm amazed.
I have been thoroughly impressed by both the speed of the works as well as the consideration given to the community.
Hats off to the planners who have been inclusive when thinking about the needs of the people using the facilities.
I love the large open spaces with plenty of seating accessible to all .
The evening lighting along the walkways help to improve safety as well as adding a special identity to Dawlish as a holiday destination.
Thank you to Neil and Jack, your updates are brilliant, I would love to see this type of informative filming become a part of all large scale projects nationally.
Congratulations to all those involved.
Changes are inevitable but I think the benefits for current and future generations
Nice to see a complex project that's going so well. Congratulations to Jack and all those responsible. We usually only hear about the failures!
Excellent stuff guys and Jack is just pure natural in taking us through what’s being done. A real star 🤗👍
Well done Jack the Bam and his orange wellies ;-)
This is amazing work, I can't believe how quickly things are progressing and how much change there has already been. This should make the coastline more resilient and protect Dawlish and it's environs during bad weather conditions and keep the lifeline to the West Country running. Many thanks for sharing, I've been enjoying the footage sitting about 700 miles North.
Fantastic work. You have all worked so hard , but it will look really good when all finished. Shame old Dawlish will be gone, but time moves in..
The team have done a brilliant job, considering the weather, tides and limited space. Give them a bonus. Looking forward to the next update.
Absolutely brilliant series of videos. Thanks. Jack really seems to know his stuff.
Looking forward to seeing it all soon & a pint in the Tavern.
Seriously impressed with the progress , top job 👍
Love watching these videos I'm from Newton Abbot so it's great to see what's happening unfortunately I can't get out anymore as I no longer have great mobility is just really good to see the progress
Great work from all the work force thay are doing one brilliant job hope all goes well for them on the rest of the work
Absolutely fantastic and hats of to all the workers
Great progress and such great quality work from Jack and The Orange Army especially when needing to complete it all so quickly within the line closures
Wonderful job done from all the workers, amazing,
Thanks for the update. The speed and promptness of the work is to be commended.
Been following this from the beginning and loving the progress, im visiting Dawlish in June and staying for a week and can't wait to see it all up close
Great to hear!
Thank you for the updates. Really impressed with all the upgrades. Job well done
Amazing achievement so enjoy watching, who wants TV when we have this to watch.
I'm really enjoying these video's of the works going on even though I live in Surrey .
Thanks Peter.
Very Impressive on how far they have come so far, Well done to BAM and team. And to Beach cam man (Neil) for the excellent video footage.
Thanks for another informative update. Civil engineering public relations at its best.
Great insight into this massive project thanks for the hard work all!
Wow fantastic progress and seeing it come together has been a blast. Well done all
Been following for ages. Great update
Zone markers in the UK! Amazing. Never thought we'd get there! Might be worth reserving a seat now ;-)). (Thanks for a great video, of course!)
Great job well done guys👍
You guys at Bam Nutall are the best Jack. It must take an awful lot of organisation to get everything coming together at the same time, what a team. Should definitely take over from Network Rail . Thanks again to yourself and Neil for the updates, brilliant. So it looks as though the station will be completely open.
One thing I am not sure about is where is the disabled access to the beach at coastguards, it isn't very clear.
But 5 stars all round for doing an excellent job, just amazing 👏 👌 👍
Stuart Broome 😊
Great to see such good progress especially with the recent storms. Jack and the rest of the orange army are doing a brill job. Is there any chance they could come and lay my new patio.
I'm from Somerset, Bridgwater. Dawlish Teignmouth and torquay coastal walk is something I do almost every year, love it there. Got 4 days off so am probably gonna go, just a bit worried about the weather.
amazing guys! you are doing a fantastic job.
Another great update I been watching for a while from Adelaide, Australia thank you for posting
Superb engineering , can’t wait for it been finished.
It's a really impressive job.
Can’t wait to see it when we come down in July
Great job! Brilliant coverage.
Very interesting to see it com8ng along, thanks.
Very informative. I especially liked the building render near the end of the video. Still find it a bit odd that BAM didn't use some short sheet piling to keep the worksite dry(er). Hope you keep up these tours. The webcam is nice, but this goes much more in-depth. Thanks, Robert (Netherlands).
Wonderful update! Thank you 🙏👍
Thank you too!
Great work, thanks for doing this.
I really enjoy these updates. Great to see the obvious pride Jack and the crew take in what they're doing. I'm hoping to visit soon and see it new wall for myself. I remember travelling down to Cornwall via Dawlish on family holidays when I was young (60 years ago) and seeing waves breaking against the old sea wall and spray splashing the side of the train.
It's refreshing to see a construction company being so transparent about ongoing works, showing drawing and artists illustrations. If only all construction could be like this, perhaps as a condition of approval, ensuring that they have to post at least weekly RUclips videos as a condition of development. Could change the face of the industry as we know it. Great job by Bam Nuttall and all staff.
Teignmouth had all this done decades ago, why Dawlish never had the same done at the same time is a mystery especially as it carries the main Railway line. Good to see investment at long last. Well done all who are working on this.
Well done boys great job love watching on railcar hoping to come down in the summer thank you for the update 👍
Excellent thank you
Thanks very much for the update.
Whilst I thoroughly agree in the larger scheme, I'm very disappointed with the removal of the fish trap. It was a fantastically safe bathing, paddling & playing area for kiddlies.
It's not a fish trap. It was a stilling basin, used to reduce the speed of the water. Nothing to do with fish.
Thank you for the Videos , first One that I Have seen . Question Did you raise the Road Bed at all , how High ?
Looking good
Fantastic ..but will we get a lift?
Nice progress. I kind of wonder whether it would be possible to extend the north side platform since it’s so much shorter
Very interesting. the platforms seem very long, has that been done because of the new sea wall or because you think there will be more people using the station?
I understand the wall has to be a certain height but if going on a mobility scooter to Dawlish Warren, most of the way a person wouldn't be able to see over the wall which is a shame. Couldn't you of made the walk way higher?
The south side platform was that long before. It looks to be about 300m, long enough for an 11 car train, somewhat excessive or the route at the moment. The north side platform looks to be long enough for a 7-car train. They didn’t change the platform length when they rebuilt it.
The walkway has some raised sections where it’s supposed to be easier to see over. It seems like there’s regulations on railing/barrier heights in play.
Great update. I have been following your progress. Please can I ask, When the new footbridge and lifts are put in place, will the original footbridge stay in place.
Network Rail has said yes, because it’s part of the station building. It will probably get some maintenance work once the new one is in.
Much needed work, why are there sections of railing missing off the top of the wall on the seaside platform?
They are still half way through installing them.
I think Mr Brunel would be pleased with the upgrade. When are they re-installing the atmospheric ducting? We done with the video updates.
I noticed that the new metal fences been installed on the top of the concrete walls have gaps. Are those still to be Installed/filled in?
Apparently so
And two different heights on the sections that are installed? The lower height of which seems almost superfluous.
I was hoping for an explanation. Alas, no…
@@stuartmcconnachie I was wondering if it was just for a fancy design or part of some clever wind management etc. I would certainly like to understand more etc
I believe the height of the barrier is a requirement (by Network Rail? Legislation? I don't know), so the fencing on top is supposed to be a balance of meeting regulations and still allowing a limited view. The differences in height between areas is because of the walkway side having raised areas to provide better view of the sea, which has been a big local concern.
Are you going to make all this a full length programme to be shown on TV 📺, like ch5?
Thanks, Jack, for the updates and cam man of course. Brilliant work, protecting Dawlish and the line for many years to come. . Global warming isn't doing anyone any favours!
What work will be done on the existing bridge over the brook ?
On the rail bridge probably just painting work; there will be a pedestrian bridge installed seaward of that to link the two sections of sea wall. Network Rail have announced there is no plan to do much work on the rail bridge.
When will all this work be finished. I mean absolutely all together finished? Can't wait to see it when it is? I think it will look fabulous. When the lift bridge will the existing bridge be taken down? And did the ice cream parlour go?
The old bridge will stay as it is integral to the station building (although it is not very old, having been replaced with a replica a few years ago, made of composites so no longer carries the rust stains that were so ugly on the old old bridge.
The Ice Cream Kiosk was demolished several years ago now.
Great video, really informative and shows how much planning and coordination has been required before and during the hard work. Just wondering why passengers using wheelchairs or pushchairs can't cross the line using the flat crossing at the west end of the platform. Suitable gate on magnetic lock would do the trick. The record with lifts elsewhere on the line (e.g. Totnes), is poor. Doubtless it's dangerous to cross a railway line ("don't you want passengers and trains to be safe??"), but there have to be ways of gating the access off and having a detection system linked to signals for when the crossing is used. Got to be easier and cheaper than mammoth lifts. Would be interested to know the relative costs and safety reports that don't simply say "all foot crossing will mean death", because it's managed well elsewhere in Europe.
As part of the project they are installing a set of lifts, and they don’t consider keeping the crossing open necessary. The gates at the end are there to prevent trespass issues, there’s a video a while back on this channel of some idiot walking around on the rail bridge over there.
I wonder what Brunel would think of the work you're doing?
Is the old bridge staying in place cos the new one looks amazing
Yes Network Rail has confirmed that, because it’s part of the station building. It will probably get some maintenance done once the new footbridge is in.
@@andrewreynolds4949 cheers for that I been there many times and not realised that the old bridge was actually part of the building cheers you do learn something new every day
It is not actually that 'Old'. The original was replaced not very long ago with a replica made of composites, hence the lack of rust that was a feature of the old old bridge.
Guys why is the blind strip marker on the wrong side of the platform yellow line then ?????
That's the same way round as all the platforms on my line - yellow line, then tactiles, then platform edge
@@nigelcole1936 But Nigel that means ever blind person could step over the yellow and then gets shouted at as he is then standing on the blind strip ofter the yellow. See where I am coming from.
If it was the other way around they would have stopped and not gone over the yellow line.
Makes simple sense to me.
I am simply saying what we have on platforms in London - I didn't install them
Looking at images, that is the normal way of doing it. The yellow line is for people to stand behind when trains pass through. The tactile tiles are to warn of the approaching platform edge. Seems like common sense to me.
@@stephenlittle7534 My suspicion is that the tactile tiles have to be a certain distance from the platform edge so that those who rely on them know ho far they are from the edge of the platform, but the safe distance to stand back from trains passing at speed is greater.
It is not about being 'shouted at', it is about making sure people are safe, so if staff see there is a blind person, they will be trained to recognise this and offer assistance.
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" floor/s" are those things inside a building
Hi there, could the owner of the Goad Vovo please contact me. It needs scrapping/moving.
Good progress being made but I'm appalled at the amount of very not 'green' concrete being used. What is wrong with a very hard stone? Cost or the lack of Stone Masons in the country now or both?
Concrete requires less maintenance
One has to ask how much environmental damage would have been caused quarrying the amount of stone for this project. Let's not forget the old 'stone' wall needed extensive repairs pretty much every year for decades, and indeed was very nearly completely destroyed in Teignmouth by a storm just a few short years after Brunel built it.