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« Reply #496 on: March 13, 2022, 15:00:16 » |
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The twitter report linked to in the previous test included an advert "book an eye test now" How very apt !
I remain of the opinion that this sort of thing needs to be taken much more seriously.
The driver, or more realistically their insurers, should be required to pay the full costs resulting from their negligence, delay minutes, costs of inspection, and any repairs.
A six month driving ban for the first bridge strike, 5 years for the second offence, and never allowed to drive again for the third offence.
Similar for striking level crossing gates.
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #497 on: March 13, 2022, 15:10:01 » |
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No, this isn't a railway bridge, but it might as well be! From the BBC» , three days ago:Lorry hits Widnes road gantry in rush hour crash
 The top of the lorry, apparently a tipper truck, was left leaning on the gantry
A lorry has crashed into a road gantry, leaving part of the vehicle propped up against the structure and causing widespread delays. It happened on the A562 Speke Road in Widnes, Cheshire, at about 06:40 GMT, police said. Nobody was injured but work is under way to remove the lorry part and check the gantry, near the Hale Road slip road, for stability. Regarding this particular collision, how was the obstruction removed ? The obvious way would be to attach a chain or steel cable to the rear and haul it from a safe distance, in order that the front end comes free of the gantry and crashes to the ground. Attaching the chain or cable would be very dangerous if the obstruction slid along the road as it might. |
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #498 on: March 17, 2022, 15:04:00 » |
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A lorry has overturned after striking a notorious bridge in Farnham. Wrecclesham Road is currently blocked with the large vehicle having tipped on its side.
In a post on social media, Surrey Police's road unit said the driver had failed to adhere to the height restrictions. This resulted in the HGV striking the bridge and flipping over.
They've warned drivers that clearing the vehicle may take some time. Motorists might want to find a different route in the meantime or allow extra time for their journey.   I believe this bridge carries the railway line between Farnham and Alton. https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/lorry-overturns-after-striking-a325-23415784 |
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« Reply #499 on: March 17, 2022, 17:57:58 » |
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"Notorious bridge" !
A better wording might be "the road haulage industry is notorious for ignoring the height restriction at this bridge"
I again suggest a six month driving ban for the first offence, 5 years for second offence, and a lifetime ban for any third offence.
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #500 on: March 17, 2022, 19:15:11 » |
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Just over a mile west of Farnham station, it’s one of the comparatively rare bridges with anti-collision beams fitted both sides.
Paul
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« Reply #501 on: March 17, 2022, 21:09:44 » |
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And another one...  There was traffic disruption in Anniesland after a lorry carrying bales of hay became stuck under a bridge.
The incident happened on Thursday afternoon shortly after 3pm on Bearsden Road.
Footage and pictures were posted online showing the vehicle unable to move.
Drivers indicated that there was a short tailback created as a result of the incident.
Loose bales of hale could also be seen on the road after the lorry collided with the bridge.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 3.15 pm on Thursday, March 17, 2022, police attended a report of a HGV stuck under a bridge in Bearsden Road, Glasgow.
“There were no reports of any injuries and the road was reopened around 6.30pm.” https://news.stv.tv/west-central/lorry-carrying-bales-of-hay-becomes-stuck-under-railway-bridge-in-glasgows-anniesland |
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« Reply #502 on: March 17, 2022, 23:10:44 » |
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That must be the final straw for the driver…  |
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« Reply #503 on: March 18, 2022, 08:55:50 » |
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That must be the final straw for the driver… Perhaps he should be remanded on bale? |
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« Reply #504 on: March 18, 2022, 09:35:53 » |
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That must be the final straw for the driver… Perhaps he should be remanded on bale? Perhaps he was coming to the end of his shift and looking forward to hitting the hay. |
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« Reply #505 on: March 18, 2022, 12:43:25 » |
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That must be the final straw for the driver… Perhaps he should be remanded on bale? Perhaps he was coming to the end of his shift and looking forward to hitting the hay. He might be retired, put out to grass. |
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Waiting at Pilning for the midnight sleeper to Prague.
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« Reply #506 on: March 18, 2022, 20:03:15 » |
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The driver deserves a damn good threshing.
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"Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for the rest of the day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
- Sir Terry Pratchett.
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« Reply #507 on: March 18, 2022, 21:15:48 » |
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Just over a mile west of Farnham station, it’s one of the comparatively rare bridges with anti-collision beams fitted both sides.
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Now, please!
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« Reply #508 on: March 18, 2022, 21:18:58 » |
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The driver deserves a damn good threshing.
I wonder if his excuses afterwards were based on a straw man argument? |
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« Reply #509 on: March 18, 2022, 23:08:51 » |
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Ignoring the signs. Not knowing the height of your load.
You reap what you sow.
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