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Sat-navs 'harm railway bridges'

Discussion in 'On Track.' started by Pewsey Beaste, Feb 9, 2008.

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    Millions of pounds worth of damage is being caused to Britain's railway infrastructure by lorry drivers following satellite navigation devices.

    Network Rail says 2,000 bridges are hit every year by lorries travelling on inappropriate roads.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7236181.stm


    It's not just Network Rail - It's Preserved Railways too - see
    viewtopic.php?f=15&t=9614&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=600
     
    Pewsey Beaste, Feb 9, 2008
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