A major disruption to rail services is expected to continue for several more days after a lorry collided with a bridge over the railway line in Bedworth, Warwickshire. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening and has caused significant damage to the bridge, resulting in major disruptions to trains running between Coventry and London.
According to Network Rail, the damaged bridge is located near Bedworth Station and was hit by a lorry carrying an oversized load. The impact caused extensive damage to the bridge's structure, making it impassable for trains until further notice.
The disruption has resulted in the cancellation of several train services, including some long-distance routes operated by Virgin Trains East Coast and CrossCountry. Passengers have been advised to check with their operators for the latest information on service disruptions.
Network Rail has confirmed that engineers are working to assess the damage and develop a plan to repair or replace the bridge as soon as possible. However, it is estimated that services will not be restored until at least Friday, causing significant inconvenience for passengers who rely on the affected routes.