The Aberystwyth Road bridge between Caersws and Pontdolgoch in Wales has an unwanted distinction - it's Britain's most bashed.

The unfortunate overpass has been hit 12 times by road vehicles since January 2024, causing more than 1,100 minutes of train delays and costing more than £46,000 in taxpayer-funded repairs and disruption.

Each incident has forced the A470 to close temporarily, leading to significant delays for both rail passengers and road users.

Despite the presence of multiple warning signs on approaches to the bridge over the Cambrian railway line, over-height vehicles continue to collide with the bridge, baffling Network Rail bosses.

They are planning to install new signs in the hope lorry drivers are warded off.

Rebecca Watling, Head of Performance at Network Rail Wales and Borders said that there's a serious side to the bridge's multiple mishaps.

"When a vehicle hits a bridge, it creates a serious safety risk and causes major disruption to the railway, with trains stopped for essential inspections and repairs - meaning people miss important appointments or connections," she warned.

"These incidents also carry a significant cost to the public purse - money that could be far better spent on upgrading and maintaining our rail network.

"I'd like to remind all drivers to check the height and width of their vehicles and follow the safety signage on the approach to railway bridges as incidents like this are entirely avoidable."