Montrose Swing Bridge, Railway swing bridge in Niagara Falls, Canada
The Montrose Swing Bridge crosses the Welland River at a 45-degree angle near the junction with the Queenston Power Canal in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Built in 1910 to carry the Canada Southern Railway, the bridge remained operational for passenger trains until 2001 when the Hamilton Subdivision route changed.
The bridge stands as an example of early 20th-century industrial engineering, representing the evolution of railway transportation in the Niagara region.
The structure now operates as part of the Montrose Subdivision, serving local industries with one or two short trains passing weekly across the span.
Military forces protected this strategic crossing point during World War I as part of the Welland Canal Force, safeguarding critical shipping routes.
Location: Ontario
Official opening: 1910
GPS coordinates: 43.04610,-79.11990
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:47
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