The reopening of the South West's rail link will be delayed after storms caused more damage at Dawlish in Devon.
Massive waves crashed over a temporary barrier put in place after storm damage last week left the rail track suspended in mid air.
Julian Burnell from Network Rail said that the tops of the breakwater containers were 'peeled back like banana skins'.
It had been hoped to complete the repairs in six weeks but that was now 'highly unlikely' Mr Burnell said.