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How much do bridge strikes cost?
Network Rail reported that bridge strikes cost the UK economy around £23 million in 2022/23. This includes repair costs, train delays, cancellations, and the wider economic impact of disrupted travel. The Newport incident, causing train delays between Newport and Hereford, contributes to these significant figures.
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