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This paper brings together the findings of an RTIG research project carried out in 2021 into Low Bridge strikes.

This has been a problem for high-sided vehicles such as HGVs and buses for a long time and can be very costly - both in economic and human terms.

There was a focus on HGV bridge strikes around 2010-2012 arising from the huge damage being done to the rail network. Similarly, bus operators have understandably been focussing on the issue in light of the spate of very serious bus bridge strikes in 2020.

The August newsletter has been published and available to download from Documents / Newsletters

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The August newsletter has been published and available to download from Documents / Newsletters

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The UK government has introduced ambitious goals for the UK to become net-zero carbon by 2050 and transport is the largest source of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the UK - damaging both the environment and public health.

In addition, the UK government’s recent De-Carbonising Transport report outlines a strategy for reducing overall car use, promoting the “natural first choice” to be public transport and emissions-free modes of travel like walking and cycling.

We have discussed for a couple of years the impending update to SIRI.

The updates have now reach the formal consultation stage of the CEN standards process.

During this stage the documents are available for review to identify editing errors, inconsistencies and similar.