bridge bashing.(Freight Transport Association )

A new guide, produced by Network Rail, the Freight Transport Association and others, is trying to reverse the trend of bridge strikes. Included are some striking facts about bridges:

* Most incidents occur where roads pass under railway bridges - but they can also happen at bridges carrying footpaths or other roads. * The number of bridge strikes has almost doubled since 1996 to over 2000 a year - around five each day. * One of the main causes of serious damage to bridges is unsecured lifting arms or other equipment. A heavy or light goods vehicle or construction plant was involved in 88% of all bridge strikes. * Consequences of strikes to the railway network range …