Railway Bridge over Daugava in Riga, Steel railway bridge across Daugava River, Riga, Latvia
The Railway Bridge over Daugava is a steel structure spanning approximately 650 meters and carries trains across the river. It supports rail connections between different parts of Riga and the surrounding regions.
An original railway bridge was built between 1871 and 1872 for the Riga-Jelgava line, making it over 150 years old. Following damage during the World Wars, the structure underwent major reconstruction in 1914 with modern steel.
The bridge has been the main railway crossing in Riga for over a century, shaping the city's identity as a transport hub. It connects different parts of the city and shows how railways have shaped urban life.
The bridge is reserved for rail traffic and not accessible to pedestrians or vehicles. Visitors can best view it from the riverbank or other vantage points to appreciate its scale and structure.
Parts of the original iron structure from 1872 are built into the pylons of the modern bridge and can be seen from below. These layers show how railway engineering evolved over the decades.
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