Overview
- A tall lorry hit the Marston Lane (Marston Junction) railway bridge in Bedworth on Thursday, June 11, causing part of the structure to collapse and blocking all lines between Nuneaton and Rugby.
- Warwickshire emergency crews reported no injuries at the scene and Warwickshire Police arrested a 64-year-old Coventry man on suspicion of endangering a railway passenger and failing to stop.
- The strike disrupted services across the West Coast Main Line, affecting Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern, Lumo and others, with many trains cancelled, diverted via Birmingham or replaced by buses.
- Lines were reopened on a limited basis at reduced speed by the morning of Friday, June 12, while Network Rail engineers continue to assess 'significant' damage and have not given a date for full restoration.
- Marston Lane beneath the bridge remains closed, adding local road congestion and the risk of further knock-on delays for passengers who are advised to check operator notices before travelling.