Barnes Railway Bridge, Railway bridge in Richmond upon Thames, England
Barnes Railway Bridge spans across the River Thames with three steel arches, connecting Richmond upon Thames with the London Borough of Hounslow.
The current bridge structure, designed by Edward Andrews and built by Head Wrightson, replaced the original cast iron bridge in 1895 due to safety concerns.
During the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, the bridge marks a significant point where tradition states the leading crew at this position typically wins.
The bridge carries trains on the Hounslow Loop Line between Barnes Bridge and Chiswick stations while providing pedestrian access via a separate walkway.
The original 1849 structure remains standing parallel to the current bridge, with proposals to transform it into an elevated garden walkway.
Location: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Location: London Borough of Hounslow
Official opening: 1895
Part of: Hounslow Loop Line
GPS coordinates: 51.47278,-0.25389
Latest update: May 12, 2025 12:14
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