Komárom rail bridge, Railway bridge over Danube in Komárom, Hungary
The Komárom rail bridge is a steel viaduct that spans 500 meters across the Danube River, joining the Hungarian city of Komárom with the Slovak city of Komárno. The structure follows a classical railway engineering design with sturdy piers that support the crossing over the water.
The structure was completed in 1910 when railway expansion between Hungary and Slovakia was advancing rapidly. It underwent major renovations in the 1950s to reinforce its structure and handle growing train traffic.
The crossing serves as a daily link where residents and visitors pass between two countries by train. For the communities on both sides, it represents a tangible connection that shapes how people move and interact across the border.
The crossing is accessible only to trains and railway personnel, not to pedestrians or vehicles. Visitors can best view it from the riverbanks or experience it while traveling on a train passing over it.
The structure is part of a less common railway crossing that operates directly between two neighboring cities and serves a specific regional route. Unlike the more famous Danube crossings further downstream, this bridge handles a quieter but steady flow of international train traffic.
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