Disruption caused after lorry collides with railway bridge in Carlisle
The incident saw a lorry collide with the railway bridge on Petteril Bank Road in Carlisle, with it first being reported to Network Rail at around 10am today (Monday, October 20). The incident led to the West Coast Main Line railway line over the bridge being closed for around 45 minutes and a road closure is currently in place on Petteril Bank Road. A Network Rail spokesperson said: "Rail passengers and road users on the West Coast Main Line faced disruption this morning after a lorry collided with a railway bridge on Petteril Bank Road in Carlisle.
"We were first informed of the incident at around 10am, we immediately stopped trains while we sent someone to inspect the bridge. Fortunately, the line was reopened after 45 minutes. 
"Bridge strikes like these cost taxpayers millions of pounds every year and can be completely avoided.
"We urge drivers to always know the height and size of their vehicles - including any loads they are carrying - and to carefully plan their routes so our infrastructure isn't put at risk in this way."