Marieholmsbron, Railway bridge in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Marieholmsbron is a railway bridge in Gothenburg featuring a cable-stayed design that spans approximately 1.5 kilometers across two river valleys. The structure connects the northern rail yard to the southern district using supporting towers and diagonal cables.
The bridge was completed in 1996 as a major step forward for Gothenburg's rail network. It enabled faster connections between the northern rail facilities and the southern industrial areas of the city.
The bridge serves as a daily passage for commuters moving between different parts of the city and has become a familiar landmark in the urban landscape. Passing trains shape the pace and rhythm of this area.
The best way to experience the bridge is by train, which travels slowly across the structure and offers views from the carriage windows. A separate pathway for pedestrians and cyclists runs alongside the tracks and can be accessed from several points along the route.
The bridge includes a parallel pedestrian and cycle path that allows non-rail users to cross the same route, built as part of the original construction. This dual-mode approach was ahead of its time for railway infrastructure when it opened.
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