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Bridge bashes hit passengers with over 100 days in rail delays
- More than 1,532 bridges were struck by heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in 2023/24 – one every six hours
- Stuntney Road in Ely takes top spot as Britain’s most bashed bridge
- Network Rail urges lorry drivers to ‘Wise Up, Size Up’ by knowing the height of their vehicles and choosing suitable routes before they head out on journeys
Six weeks to go: Majority of rail network open over festive period but passengers urged to check before travelling
- More than 95% of rail network open for business as normal, but some routes will be affected.
- Network Rail will be undertaking around 400 projects as part of a £142m upgrade programme over Christmas and New Year to improve your railway and provide better, more reliable services for passengers across Britain.
- Timetables now live; passengers asked to plan their journeys as soon as they can. Visit National Rail Enquiries or your train operator’s website.
National & regional news
Level crossing barrier in Cumbria destroyed by van bash
A level crossing in Maryport, Cumbria, will take days to fix after a van driver tried to beat the barrier.
Changes to journeys through Atherstone due to emergency railway repairs
Passengers travelling to or from Atherstone station are being advised about disruption to southbound journeys while rail engineers plan repairs to damaged overhead line equipment.
Passengers advised to check before they travel with Storm Darragh approaching
Passengers are being advised to check before they travel this weekend with Storm Darragh expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain.
Passengers urged to be respectful to station staff this Christmas
Birmingham New street passengers asked to be polite and respectful to railway staff over the festive period following station staff assaults.
Port Glasgow access for all – one year on
Network Rail revisited Port Glasgow station to mark the first anniversary of the £5m accessibility upgrade.
Road closures in place to enable TRU work
In the new year, TRU will begin work in Dewsbury that will require the partial closure of Thornhill Road for six months.
Glasgow stations to benefit from £5m platform improvements
Network Rail will soon deliver nearly £5m of investment in platform works at Alexandra Parade and Hillington West stations.
Passengers advised to check before they travel as railway workers prepare for Storm Darragh
Passengers are advised to check before they travel this weekend as Storm Darragh is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain.
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