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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2012, 22:52:26 » |
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"Good news for regular users of Euston Station in London! One day they will die. Then they won't have to go to Euston Station ever again." - David Mitchell
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2012, 22:40:20 » |
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Another example of a commendably robust railway bridge, in Cheshire - from This is Cheshire: HGV now removed after being stuck under bridge on Marsh House Lane
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A lorry has crashed into the railway bridge on Marsh House Lane in Padgate, closing the road for four hours.
Police say the collision occurred at 2.02pm today, Thursday.
Marsh House Lane has now reopened following the accident which saw the HGV stuck under the bridge.
The HGV is currently stuck underneath the bridge, although it is not yet known what caused the crash.
No one was injured and the road was reopened around 6pm after the lorry was removed.
Network Rail engineers inspected the bridge, although the rail line is no longer used, and found there was no long term damage.
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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.......yes but in the video the vehicles are actually hitting a bridge bash beam errected in front of the bridge (and slicing off the tops of the lorries before they actually hit the bridge structure - as designed)  |
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Gordon the Blue Engine
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« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2012, 17:51:42 » |
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Here's another effective bridge bash beam, at Pangbourne.
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« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2012, 18:49:25 » |
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"The HGV is currently stuck underneath the bridge, although it is not yet known what caused the crash." I just love this superb piece of reporting |
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I like to travel. It lets me feel I'm getting somewhere.
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« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2012, 19:04:34 » |
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"The HGV is currently stuck underneath the bridge, although it is not yet known what caused the crash." I just love this superb piece of reporting Perhaps the journo might have been on that course about accurate insurance claim reporting, run by a certain Mr J Carrott? Paul |
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #9 on: November 14, 2012, 23:19:19 » |
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Another example of a lorry driver with a sense of optimism bordering on insanity in even thinking this was possible - from Railway Eye: [Image from here is not available to guests] [Image from here is not available to guests] [Image from here is not available to guests] [Image from here is not available to guests] |
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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« Reply #10 on: November 15, 2012, 10:24:31 » |
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I am glad we are getting round to installing bridge bash beams on low bridges.
I first saw these in Magdeburg in 1996 and thought what a superb idea.
There they have two ways of discouraging high lorries. One large steel girders a couple of metres in front of teh bridge and 600V tram overhead!
In my opinion the tram wires are the best as it means that you've got a proper urban public transport system around town as well.
As a matter of interest does anyone know if the drivers get points on their licence for hitting a bridge?
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #11 on: November 23, 2012, 20:35:18 » |
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Anyone recognise this bridge? From This Is Cheshire: Lorry stuck under Marsh House Lane bridge in Orford
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A lorry has become jammed under the railway bridge on Marsh House Lane in Orford for the second time in two weeks.
The wagon became stuck after 10.30am at the bridge between Hume Street and O'Leary Street - causing the road to be closed.
Only a fortnight ago, a HGV also crashed into the same bridge in a similar fashion with its roof becoming trapped under the undercarriage.
Engineers from Network Rail were called at 11am to check any damage to the bridge.
Trains will not be affected as the railway bridge is not in use.
Marsh House Lane is still closed and police are advising drivers to avoid the area.
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2013, 22:41:19 » |
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And again ... from This Is Local London: Lorry stuck after railway bridge crash next to Raynes Park station
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There was commotion on a quiet side road this afternoon after a lorry became stuck in a railway bridge. The accident happened at about 3pm in a non-through road next to Raynes Park station, in which it appears the lorry drove underneath the railway line and exceeded the maximum height restriction.
Passersby on the ground - and on the train line above - watched as the lorry blocked the tunnel, with the driver having to let down the tyres and try to get the vehicle through.
A witness, Ben Steele, said: "It looks like he was carrying scrap metal because a girder has become stuck too. There were a lot of people standing around and taking pictures, some cars were complaining they couldn't get through. But to be honest it's quite jocular. People are having a bit of a laugh and taking photos. I suppose it helps it's a nice day today."
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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JayMac
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« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2013, 23:18:53 » |
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Perhaps 'Applied Impressions' can be employed to use their sign-writing skills to knock-up some cocking great warning signs at this and other low bridge locations.
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"Good news for regular users of Euston Station in London! One day they will die. Then they won't have to go to Euston Station ever again." - David Mitchell
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2013, 23:20:39 » |
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Oh, the irony! |
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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