Windsor Railway Bridge

Windsor Railway Bridge is a railway bridge crossing the River Thames, connecting Slough with Windsor and Eton Central station. It features three curved wrought iron trusses that form the visible structure spanning the waterway.

Isambard Kingdom Brunel designed this structure in the 1840s, with the railway service beginning in 1849. This crossing became an important link for rail transport development in the Thames Valley during the railway expansion.

The bridge displays Victorian craftsmanship through its detailed ironwork that visitors can observe up close. You can see how engineers and workers of that era built structures to last, with careful attention to both strength and appearance.

You can view the bridge from Meadow Lane in Eton or along the Thames Path National Trail by the riverbank. The best vantage points are from the riverside where you can walk around and see the structure from different angles.

This bridge holds the distinction of being the oldest wrought iron bridge still in active railway service worldwide. Despite being more than 170 years old, it continues to carry trains every day between the two towns.

Location: Windsor and Maidenhead

Inception: 1849

Official opening: 1849

GPS coordinates: 51.48640,-0.61802

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:02