Network Rail has revealed the most bashed bridges in Britain.

With more than 1,800 bridges being hit in 2021/22, the Station Road bridge in Langley comes out as the eighth most-bashed bridge in the UK.

The local bridge has been hit 12 times in the last year.

In a recent animation by Network Rail, lorry drivers are encouraged to 'Wise Up, Size Up' by knowing the height of their vehicles and choosing suitable routes for their journeys.

Bridge strikes cost the network rail 12 million in delay and cancellation fees each year.

Chair of Network Rail Sir Peter Hendy CBE said: “Bridge bashers cause serious safety issues on the transport network for both road and rail users.

"Every incident can delay tens of thousands of passengers while we inspect the bridge and repair any damage – creating a huge cost from public funds.

“During this very busy time of year for deliveries, we urge operators and drivers to properly plan their routes, know the height of their vehicles and be vigilant for road signs showing the height of bridges.

"We will report those who don’t to the Traffic Commissioners, and they risk losing their licenses and livelihoods.

"Network Rail always looks to recover the entire repair and delay costs from the driver and the operator.”

The top 10 most struck railway bridges in Britain 2021/22

1. Stonea Road, Stonea, Cambridgeshire 33 strikes

2. nLower Down’s Road, Wimbledon, London 18 strikes

3. Harlaxton Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire 17 strikes

4. Abbey Farm, Thetford, Norfolk 15 strikes

5. Stuntney Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire 12 strikes

6. Harefield Road, Brakespeare Road South, West Ruislip, London 12 strikes

7. Station Road B4105, Berkswell, Solihull 12 strikes

8. Station Road, Langley, Berkshire12 strikes

9. St John’s Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire 11 strikes

10. Coddenham Road, Needham Market, Suffolk 10 strikes