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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.

In March 2023, the Department for Transport announced rules that will require almost every local bus or coach service to provide audible announcements and visual displays identifying the route and direction, each upcoming stop, and the beginning of any diversions.

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Following the successful three month transition period of the Bus Open Data Service (BODS) from KPMG to Kainos, we can now confirm the transfer is complete and that Kainos is now fully responsible for managing and operating the service.

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

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