Lorraine railway viaduct
Lorraine railway viaduct, Railway bridge near Engeried, Switzerland
The Lorraine railway viaduct extends for 1092 meters over the Aare River, featuring a reinforced concrete structure with four parallel tracks.
The Swiss Federal Railways completed the construction of this viaduct in 1941, replacing an older bridge to support increased rail traffic in the region.
This structure belongs to the cultural properties list of Bern's Länggasse-Felsenau district, representing Swiss engineering excellence of the mid-twentieth century.
The viaduct connects the Olten-Bern railway line, allowing trains to cross directly north of Bern's main station at coordinates 46°57'14"N 7°26'31"E.
Upon its inauguration in 1941, this four-track railway viaduct held the record as the longest of its kind across Europe.
Location: Bern
Official opening: 1941
Length: 1,092 m
Made from material: reinforced concrete
Part of: list of cultural properties in Bern / Länggasse-Felsenau
GPS coordinates: 46.95389,7.44194
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:15
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