Újpest railway bridge

The Újpest railway bridge is a railway viaduct spanning the Danube River in Budapest with seven spans in its overall structure. The crossing carries trains along the route toward Esztergom, with its track layout influenced by the approach geometry on either bank.

The original structure was built in the 1890s as a major engineering achievement of that era. Its destruction during World War II led to a complete reconstruction, after which it resumed service as a key transportation link.

The bridge represents an engineering milestone in Hungarian transportation infrastructure, connecting communities on both sides of the Danube for over a century.

Visitors can view the bridge from both riverbanks, though the best perspectives come from nearby riverside paths or passing trains. The location is well-connected by public transportation and accessible from multiple neighborhoods in the city.

After the war, temporary materials from available resources were incorporated during the rebuild, originally planned as a short-term fix. This makeshift construction proved so functional that it remained in operation for years before a complete overhaul took place.

Location: Budapest

Inception: 1896

Length: 673.4 m

GPS coordinates: 47.56306,19.06750

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:59