Drivers – Don’t Risk Striking A Bridge This Holiday Season, Says FTA.

28 November, 19

As Network Rail launches its ‘Wise Up, Size Up’ campaign today (28 November 2019), Malcom Bingham , Head of Road Network Management Policy at FTA, comments:

“In support of Network Rail’s ‘Wise Up, Size Up’ campaign, FTA is reiterating its calls for commercial vehicle drivers and operators to ensure they are taking precautionary steps to prevent their vehicles from striking bridges. While the workload of HGV drivers often increases in the holiday season, it is no excuse not to plan ahead; they should – in partnership with their operators – always pay close attention to vehicle and load heights to ensure that they are safe to pass under through bridge clearances in their route planning. After all, striking a bridge can result in the offending business having to pay substantial bills to repair both the bridge and the vehicle, as well as compensation for any resulting train delays, which can be a significant amount; both the driver and operator also run the risk of losing their licences. At FTA, we hope both Network Rail and the Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain continue to raise awareness of the issue and help to cement consideration of bridge height in route planning.”

A range of products are available in FTA’s online shop to assist businesses, including Vehicle Height Measuring Poles and guides to prevent bridge strikes. Please visit Click Here

Efficient logistics is vital to keep Britain trading, directly having an impact on more than seven million people employed in the making, selling and moving of goods. With Brexit, new technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK plc.  A champion and challenger, FTA speaks to government with one voice on behalf of the whole sector, with members from the road, rail, sea and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers.

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