UK gets new longest rail bridge in major HS2 milestone

The installation of final deck segment sees the HS2 viaduct break a 137-year old record.
The installation of final deck segment sees the HS2 viaduct break a 137-year old record. HS2

The much-maligned HS2 project made UK history this month after the final deck segment of a new viaduct was lowered into place, officially crowning it as Britain’s longest rail bridge.

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UK gets new longest rail bridge in major HS2 milestone

UK gets new longest rail bridge in major HS2 milestone

The installation of final deck segment sees the HS2 viaduct break a 137-year old record.
The installation of final deck segment sees the HS2 viaduct break a 137-year old record. HS2

The much-maligned HS2 project made UK history this month after the final deck segment of a new viaduct was lowered into place, officially crowning it as Britain’s longest rail bridge.

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Author: Thomas Wintle

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