Caledonian Railway Bridge, Railway bridge over River Clyde in Glasgow, United Kingdom
The Caledonian Railway Bridge stretches 214 meters across the River Clyde, featuring granite-clad piers and massive steel girders supporting multiple railway tracks.
Built between 1876 and 1878, the original structure served as a crucial connection for the Caledonian Railway Company into Glasgow Central Station until 1967.
Stone pillars display inscriptions in English and Ancient Greek, added by artist Ian Hamilton Finlay during Glasgow's European City of Culture celebration in 1990.
The bridge connects directly to Glasgow Central Station on the north bank, forming an essential part of the West Coast Main Line from London Euston.
The remaining four granite piers of the original bridge stand in the River Clyde, connected by decorative cast-iron frames that serve no structural purpose.
Location: Glasgow City
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 55.85580,-4.25894
Latest update: March 21, 2025 15:07
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