Weener railway bridge, Steel railway bridge in Weener, Germany
The Friesenbrücke spans 335 meters across the Ems River, connecting the towns of Weener and Westoverledingen with a single railway track and pedestrian path.
The first bridge was built between 1874 and 1876, followed by reconstructions in 1926 and 1951 after damages from ships and World War II events.
The bridge represents an essential transportation connection between Germany and the Netherlands, linking the cities of Hamburg and Amsterdam through regional rail services.
Construction of a new 337-meter swing bridge began in July 2021, featuring a 145-meter rotating section to accommodate ship traffic on the Ems River.
Following a collision with the cargo ship Emsmoon in 2015, the bridge ceased operations, leading to the implementation of temporary ferry services between Weener and Westoverledingen.
Location: Weener
Location: Westoverledingen
Inception: 1926
Length: 335 m
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 53.16140,7.37250
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:59
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