Blackfriars Railway Bridge, Railway bridge in City of London, England
The steel structure spans across the River Thames with five arches painted in blue and red, connecting the City of London with Southwark.
Designed by engineers John Wolfe Barry and Henry Marc Brunel, the bridge opened in 1886 to replace an earlier structure built by Joseph Cubitt.
The bridge forms part of London's transportation heritage, marking the evolution from Victorian engineering to modern railway infrastructure across the River Thames.
Blackfriars Railway Bridge carries multiple train lines and connects directly to Blackfriars Station, serving thousands of commuters traveling through central London daily.
The bridge incorporates solar panels on its roof structure, generating electricity for Blackfriars Station while maintaining its historical architectural elements.
Location: City of London
Location: London Borough of Southwark
Architects: John Wolfe-Barry, Henry Marc Brunel
Official opening: 1886
Length: 284 m
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 51.50972,-0.10333
Latest update: May 15, 2025 00:35
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