Peak Forest Canal Arch Railway Bridge – Dukinfield, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 53° 28.871 W 002° 05.940
30U E 559791 N 5926177
This bridge carries trains between Huddersfield and Manchester on the Huddersfield rail line.
Waymark Code: WMGD10
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/16/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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It was originally built in 1845 for the Sheffield, Ashton-under-Lyne and Manchester Railway, which then amalgamated and formed the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway in 1847.

These days the line is called the Huddersfield Line and carries trains between Huddersfield and Manchester. The line is operated by Northern Rail.

Originally Dukinfield rail station was on top the bridge and the platforms extended over the side of the bridge. The station eventually closed and the platforms at the side of the bridge were demolished between April and June 1968.

The bridge was restored in 1978 and a date marker commemorating this was placed on the bridge above the original 1845 date plaque.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: railroad

What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The Peak Forest Canal


Date constructed: 1845

Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes

Name of road or trail the bridge services: Huddersfield Rail Line

Location:
Dukinfield, Greater Manchester


Length of bridge: Not listed

Height of bridge: Not listed

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