Bordeaux Railway Bridge, Railway bridge in Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Canada
The Bordeaux Railway Bridge is a railway structure in Ahuntsic-Cartierville that crosses the Rivière-des-Prairies and connects two neighborhoods. It carries both freight and passenger trains using a special four-rail track system designed to fit within tight horizontal space.
The bridge was built by Canadian Pacific Railway to create a connection between Montreal and areas to the north. This railway line became essential for developing the regional transportation network across Quebec.
The bridge shapes the local landscape as a working railway structure that defines how this area connects different parts of the region. For residents, it represents a daily reminder of how trains have always been part of community life.
The best way to see the bridge is from the riverbanks or nearby streets where you get a clear view of the structure. A pedestrian and bicycle path on the upstream side offers locals and visitors an alternative way to cross the area.
The bridge uses a rare four-rail track system that allows two different rail gauges to operate simultaneously on the same structure. This technical solution was an innovative approach to handling multiple train types within confined space constraints.
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