Friedrichstraße Bahn Bridge - Berlin, Germany
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dtrebilc
N 52° 31.220 E 013° 23.133
33U E 390460 N 5820137
This single arch cast iron railway bridge carries trains that service Friedrichstraße Bahn across the River Spree.
Waymark Code: WMZGYT
Location: Berlin, Germany
Date Posted: 11/11/2018
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The bridge carries Berlin's local overground S-Bahn trains and inter regional trains as well. Part of the station's platforms also extend onto the bridge.
During the time that West and East Berlin was divided by the Berlin Wall this station was a crossing point and there was a border post in the station with strict controls for passengers wanting to cross the border.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Railway trains
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The River Spree
Date constructed: 1878
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Shared railway lines.for local S-Bahn and regional trains
Location:
Central Mitte district of Berlin, Germany
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
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