To ask Her Majesty's Government whether it is a requirement of European Community legislation that maintenance and strengthening of railway-owned over-bridges to cater for heavier lorries should be paid for by railway administrations.

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether it is a requirement of European Community legislation that maintenance and strengthening of railway-owned over-bridges to cater for heavier lorries should be paid for by railway administrations.

To ask Her Majesty's Government how much money has been spent on undertaking the Bridgeguard 3 programme (under EC Directives 85/3/ECC and 89/460ECC); whether the programme is complete; and how much money has been spent on it by (a) Network Rail, and (b) Highway Authorities.

To ask Her Majesty's Government how much money has been spent on undertaking the Bridgeguard 3 programme (under EC Directives 85/3/ECC and 89/460ECC); whether the programme is complete; and how much money has been spent on it by (a) Network Rail, and (b) Highway Authorities.

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of arrangements for maintaining Rochester Bridge.

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of arrangements for maintaining Rochester Bridge.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What was the cost of upgrading highways and bridges to accommodate the last increase on maximum lorry weights to 44 tonnes.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What was the cost of upgrading highways and bridges to accommodate the last increase on maximum lorry weights to 44 tonnes.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What is the latest available information concerning illegal behaviour by road users at level crossings and bridges; and what is being done to counter this.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What is the latest available information concerning illegal behaviour by road users at level crossings and bridges; and what is being done to counter this.

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Davies of Oldham on 20 October 2004, 665 c88WA, what action they are taking to protect vulnerable bridges from damage inflicted by road vehicles, given that regulating such traffic flows is not an operational matter for Network Rail [HL 4601].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Davies of Oldham on 20 October 2004, 665 c88WA, what action they are taking to protect vulnerable bridges from damage inflicted by road vehicles, given that regulating such traffic flows is not an operational matter for Network Rail [HL 4601].

What percentage of reported underline bridge strikes have led to railway lines being closed following inspections; and what proportion of underline bridge strikes have resulted in repairs being required to the railway line or bridge, affecting the safety of trains. [HL 4393} [HL 4394]. - These are operational matters for...

What percentage of reported underline bridge strikes have led to railway lines being closed following inspections; and what proportion of underline bridge strikes have resulted in repairs being required to the railway line or bridge, affecting the safety of trains. [HL 4393} [HL 4394]. - These are operational matters for...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Davies of Oldham on 14 November 2003, 654 c231WA, whether they will undertake a new safety audit of the Station Road Bridge at Langley; and whether in particular they will reconsider the use of rigid beams placed at bridge height in advance...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Davies of Oldham on 14 November 2003, 654 c231WA, whether they will undertake a new safety audit of the Station Road Bridge at Langley; and whether in particular they will reconsider the use of rigid beams placed at bridge height in advance...

How many lorries have hit the railway overbridge at Langley (near Slough) in the past 12 months; how many minutes of delay have been incurred by trains as a result; whether any lorry drivers have been prosecuted; and what action is being taken to improve the situation. [HL 5483]. -...

How many lorries have hit the railway overbridge at Langley (near Slough) in the past 12 months; how many minutes of delay have been incurred by trains as a result; whether any lorry drivers have been prosecuted; and what action is being taken to improve the situation. [HL 5483]. -...

Further to the Written Answer by Lord Macdonald of Tradeston on 16 January 2003, 643 c51-2WA, whether any form of physical restraint measures such as horizontal barriers just in advance of bridges have been considered as a means of preventing delays and potential damage to trains from bridge strikes. [HL...

Further to the Written Answer by Lord Macdonald of Tradeston on 16 January 2003, 643 c51-2WA, whether any form of physical restraint measures such as horizontal barriers just in advance of bridges have been considered as a means of preventing delays and potential damage to trains from bridge strikes. [HL...

What progress Network Rail are making in reducing delays to trains by bridge strikes. [HL 1006].

What progress Network Rail are making in reducing delays to trains by bridge strikes. [HL 1006].