Spoorbrug Dordrecht, Railway bridge in Dordrecht and Zwijndrecht, Netherlands
The Spoorbrug Dordrecht is a railway bridge that crosses the Oude Maas river and connects the municipalities of Dordrecht and Zwijndrecht. The structure was built to allow both trains and ships to use the waterway together.
The bridge was built in 1994 as an important upgrade to the Breda-Rotterdam railway line. This connection helped modernize rail transport in South Holland.
The bridge represents the Dutch engineering capabilities in managing water crossings while maintaining efficient rail transportation systems throughout the Netherlands.
The site is best reached from nearby train stations or via the adjacent road. Visitors should note that the bridge regularly opens to allow ship traffic to pass through.
This is a movable bridge that opens for ship traffic, making it a rare combination of rail and water transport facility. This system shows how the Netherlands manages situations where multiple forms of traffic need to share space.
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