The presence of (severely deformed) sheet piling indicates that this is almost certainly the same A379 section that was destroyed by Storm Emma in 2018.

In which case Devon County Council and/or National Highways should probably be looking for a much more robust solution this time.

Seems to be a cross party consensus on the issue - the Justice Secretary regards him as a hero.

The Metropolitan Police considered his actions "proportionate and necessary in the circumstances".

I would totally agree with this.

If the disciplinary had been based on the part I have highlighted that may have warranted a verbal warning.

The action by his employer HR aka Human Remains dept literally applying the rule book and being over zealous, they probably did not speak to the Public Relations team before taking action, the PR team now having to carryout the damage control while the HR team are in the pub celebrating success 

I've chosen to post this news item here, on our 'Transport for London' board, as it relates specifically to their area of authority. Nevertheless, it is relevant to all areas of public transport in the uk.

From the BBC:


If the disciplinary had been based on the part I have highlighted that may have warranted a verbale warning.

The action by his employer HR aka Human Remains dept literally applying the rule book and being over zealous, they probably did not speak to the Public Relations team before taking action, the PR team now having to carryout the damage control while the HR team are in the pub celebrating success 

Shameless from Kemi Badenoch.

Essentially ignoring the outcome of an independent tribunal.

And now promoting a vigilantes charter on the back of this incident. Good Samaritan charter my arse.

Plan to move Stranraer rail station away from old ferry terminal

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The new station would be brought closer to the town centre

Provisional plans have been unveiled for the potential development of a new railway station in Stranraer.

Network Rail wants to relocate the existing platform away from a former terminal on the East Pier which saw the last ferry leave nearly 15 years ago.

Architects have produced options for two sites - both of them closer to the town centre and linked to a new mobility hub. The project - which it is hoped could be delivered for under £5m - would be based on a new modular design concept to deliver a modern and visually-attractive building, and support local regeneration.

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The community has campaigned to move the station after the ferry terminal it served closed in 2011

The current station is located on a pier at Stranraer harbour. In 2011, the ferry terminal was relocated along the coast at Cairnryan leaving the facility "feeling remote from the town centre".

Since then, the community has campaigned to relocate the station closer to the heart of Stranraer - currently about 15 minutes' walk away. Among the key considerations for its replacement have been better connection to the town centre, an improved passenger experience and capacity to accommodate charter trains. The details of the plan are included in a Network Rail feasibility study.

Matthew Powell, the firm's head of sponsorship, outlined the proposals to the region's transport partnership, Swestrans. He said they were "keen to move quite quickly" with the latest plans.

Powell added that, having spoken to charter train operators, the distance from the station to the town was a major concern whereas a facility nearer the centre could "bring value" to the area. He added that they hoped it could be more than just a functional station.

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