Fewer bridge strikes, but they still cost NR £200m

Railway bridges were struck more than 1,500 times in 12 months, at a rate of one every six hours, Network Rail figures have revealed. Stuntney Road bridge in Ely was the most bashed, accounting for 18 of the 1,532 strikes between April 1 2023 and March 31 2024. NR has said the strikes cost the rail industry a total of around £20 million in delays, cancellations and repairs, with the delays adding up to 100 days (150,000 minutes). However, the total number of bridge strikes is the lowest figure recorded in five years, and 4% down on the previous 12 months. NR s ‘Wise Up, Size Up’ campaign reminds lorry drivers to check the height of their vehicles and plan their routes to avoid low bridges, while a team of…

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