| Bridge bash statistics, from Network Rail - November 2024 Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 19:18, 22nd November 2024 |      |
From Network Rail:
Hinckley railway bridge sits in top ten of Network Rail’s most bashed bridges
Watling Bridge in Hinckley sits at number four of the list of Network Rail’s most frequently hit bridges.
New figures released by Network Rail reveal Watling Bridge was struck 15 times in the last year, up from 12 the year before.
The new figures come as Network Rail urges haulage operators and their lorry drivers to ‘Wise Up, Size Up’ and take better care on the roads.
Network Rail works closely with industry partners to tackle bridge strikes. Its ongoing ‘Wise Up, Size Up’ campaign reminds lorry drivers to check the height of their vehicles and plan their route in advance to avoid low bridges.
Network Rail also has a team of bridge strike champions covering each route across Britain, who raise awareness by visiting local haulage companies. This is proving effective in many parts of the country with a reduction in the total number of incidents recorded on the network over the last two years, including a 4% reduction in the last year alone.
Lei Wang, principal route engineer for West Coast South, said: “The number of collisions with Watling Street Bridge remains a concern, there have been 68 incidents since 2019. To prevent delays on the railway when hit, we have collision protection beams in place. This means the beams get hit instead of the bridge itself. Although this has meant less disruption to passengers, the number is still too high so I want to urge drivers to know the size of their vehicle and take more care when approaching the bridge.”
| Re: Bridge bash statistics, from Network Rail - November 2024 Posted by Surrey 455 at 19:56, 22nd November 2024 | |
I don't understand why there isn't a gantry before these bridges with something dangling on a rope that would hit the top of the vehicle alerting the driver before they hit the bridge.
| Re: Bridge bash statistics, from Network Rail - November 2024 Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 20:02, 22nd November 2024 | |
I don't understand why there isn't a gantry before these bridges with something dangling on a rope that would hit the top of the vehicle alerting the driver before they hit the bridge.
... something like a hangman's noose, maybe?
| Re: Bridge bash statistics, from Network Rail - November 2024 Posted by grahame at 21:13, 22nd November 2024 | |
Most struck railway bridges in Britain 2023/24:
1. Stuntney Road, Ely - 18 strikes
2. Stonea Road, Stonea - 17 strikes
3. Lower Downs Road, Wimbledon - 17 strikes
4. Watling Street A5, Hinckley - 15 strikes
5. Harlaxton Road, Grantham - 14 strikes
6. Doncaster Road (A638), Ackworth, Ferrybridge - 13 strikes
7. Warminster Road Bridge, Wilton - 11 strikes
8. Abbey Farm, Thetford - 11 strikes
9. Kenworthy Road Bridge, Homerton - 11 strikes
10. Jews Lane, Twerton - 10 strikes
1. Stuntney Road, Ely - 18 strikes
2. Stonea Road, Stonea - 17 strikes
3. Lower Downs Road, Wimbledon - 17 strikes
4. Watling Street A5, Hinckley - 15 strikes
5. Harlaxton Road, Grantham - 14 strikes
6. Doncaster Road (A638), Ackworth, Ferrybridge - 13 strikes
7. Warminster Road Bridge, Wilton - 11 strikes
8. Abbey Farm, Thetford - 11 strikes
9. Kenworthy Road Bridge, Homerton - 11 strikes
10. Jews Lane, Twerton - 10 strikes
