HL Deb 28 October 2004 vol 665 cc148-9WA
Lord Bradshaw

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Davies of Oldham on 20 October (WA 88), what action they are taking to protect vulnerable bridges from damage inflicted by road vehicles, given that regulating such traffic flows is not an operational matter for Network Rail. [HL4601]

Lord Davies of Oldham

We expect to publish shortly the report on research carried out during the past 18 months into measures to reduce the frequency of over-height vehicles striking bridges. We shall be discussing with stakeholders the recommendations made in the report, with a view to agreeing an action plan of work to be carried forward with members of the Bridge Strike Prevention Group.