Bridge strike 11/6/26 WCML between Rugby and Nuneaton

Bridge strike 11/6/26 WCML between Rugby and Nuneaton

Re: Bridge strike 11/6/26 WCML between Rugby and Nuneaton

Posted by Electric train at 06:05, 12th June 2026

Would appear the route has reopened but at reduced line speed https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service-disruptions/nuneaton-20260611/

Re: Bridge strike 11/6/26 WCML between Rugby and Nuneaton

Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 20:28, 11th June 2026

As bridge bashes go, that one was fairly comprehensive.

Bridge strike 11/6/26 WCML between Rugby and Nuneaton

Posted by Mark A at 19:19, 11th June 2026

Significant damage to the bridge.

BBC news: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn07xyydz9no

The location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pXC9WQYqcgvFdMGF8

Mark

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