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Unfortunately it would be more than some bridges. The only section of railway in the UK that can accommodate them is the Eurotunnel between Folkstone and the tunnel. Carrying lorries on rail vehicles is outside the UK loading gauge, every bridge, tunnel and overhead power line would have to be raised.
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And if you really think lorry drivers are going to rank up behind the slowest lorry forming a miles-long train of HGV's, l suggest you give your head a prolonged wobble. That's not to say that there are no bl**dy-minded lorry drivers out there, that won't give way when being overtaken by a slightly faster truck but you have to take the rough with the smooth when vehicles are speed-governed. And when they start speed limiting vans too, you'll be recalling with nostalgia the days when it was just the lorries holding you back. And the comment on middle lane hoggers is particularly relevant too. Personally, these days when it is so endemic amongst the driving public, l simply pass on the inside without a qualm.
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The only possible response to that is the same response that I would give to a car driver who tries to justify speeding on the need to get somewhere. Leave a little earlier! Guess what will happen if/when we end up with an electrified lane on motorways for the lorry EV's.
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And l think by the time electrification is controlling the trucks ('if' being the operative word IMO), I'll likely be out of the game anyway.
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15th January 2022, 08:53 | #75 |
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Can that wisdom be applied to car drivers as well Maninder, when they have to reduce speed for a lorry?
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Just to reiterate, I am not only critical of lorry driver. When the revolution comes and the list is drawn up for the order in which to send road users to the education/correction facilities, the order will be: 1. Cyclists 2. Car drivers/motorcyclists 3. Van drivers 4. Lorry drivers This is despite myself belonging to the first 2 groups. But some lorry drivers may move up the list if they are found to be defending or sympathetic towards the practice being discussed. We can not defend the indefensible.
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Chill Maninder, chill.
Sacrificing a few minutes on a journey is not important. Losing your partner or your own good health is. Simon
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15th January 2022, 09:33 | #78 | |
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But those few minutes could make the difference between meeting a neanderthal cyclist going through red lights, or not, Simon.
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The only way to deal with the problem Maninder is to get rid of all human beings except you and me and the world would be perfect(you know it makes sense). Chris.S.
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It as come apparent you dont like any road user appart from your self. Is there a medical term for this meglamania.....
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