Where are the world’s most beautiful railway bridges? Engineering marvels become big tourist hits
These amazing feats of engineering allow trains to navigate the steepest valleys and cross the deepest rivers.
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Coastguard and RNLI called to Firth of Forth incident
Emergency services were called out to the Firth of Forth yesterday evening (Wednesday, March 12). The coastguard and RNLI lifeboats attended the incident which has been confirmed to be a false alarm.
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Special events planned to mark 135th anniversary of ‘iconic’ Forth Bridge
The much-photographed bridge, which carries rail services between Edinburgh and Aberdeen, was officially opened on March 4 ...
Special events planned to mark 135th anniversary of Forth Bridge
A series of special events are planned to mark the 135th anniversary of Scotland’s “iconic” Forth Bridge, Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop ...
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Special events planned to mark 135th anniversary of Forth Bridge
Ms Hyslop said: “The Forth Bridge is an iconic structure, known around the world, and it is very fitting that we mark the 135 years of service it has provided for Scotland’s rail network.
Michael Portillo reveals his favourite train journeys – and the lesser-known European cities everyone should visit
MICHAEL Portillo is back and ready for more incredible rail journeys across Europe. In the new episodes of BBC’s Great ...
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Events to mark 135 years of the Forth Bridge
The Forth Bridge is 2467 meters in length and carries the Edinburgh–Aberdeen rail line over the Firth of Forth. At the time of opening it was the world’s longest single cantilever bridge span. There ...