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In answer to Anon Mouse; Unfortunately, modern technology is rather more vulnerable to water in any form than the Victorian technology of steam days. If you came down to South Devon anytime there is a East wind blowing, you wouldn't be able to stand anywhere near the Dawlish sea wall (unless you have a death wish) at high tide. You will get wet standing on Dawlish station bridge.
Coming from South Shields, you should know the power of the sea; a cubic metre of water weighs approximately a ton. One wave 2 metres high (a medium one) will have between 100 and 200 tons of water in it - a Pacer wouldn't stand a chance! Remember modern DMU's are far lighter than the "old" stock and steam locos.
Before you complain about the rail companies, think of the physics involved. There would be an outcry if a train was washed off the track in a storm (Think of the Tay Bridge disaster over 110 years ago).
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