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It consists of five [[wrought iron]] [[Lattice truss bridge|lattice girder]] spans of 35 metres each. The [[Cast-iron architecture|cast iron]] [[Pier (architecture)|piers]] are decorated in three stages. During the [[Second World War]] a [[Pillbox (military)|pillbox]] was built to guard it on the south end, along with an open enclosure to fire an [[Blacker Bombard|anti-tank gun]] from. | It consists of five [[wrought iron]] [[Lattice truss bridge|lattice girder]] spans of 35 metres each. The [[Cast-iron architecture|cast iron]] [[Pier (architecture)|piers]] are decorated in three stages. During the [[Second World War]] a [[Pillbox (military)|pillbox]] was built to guard it on the south end, along with an open enclosure to fire an [[Blacker Bombard|anti-tank gun]] from. | ||
The bridge carries two tracks which are electrified with both [[third rail]] and [[London Underground]]-style [[Railway electrification system#Fourth rail|fourth rail]]. It is now owned by [[Network Rail]] and used by [[London Overground]] for [[ | The bridge carries two tracks which are electrified with both [[third rail]] and [[London Underground]]-style [[Railway electrification system#Fourth rail|fourth rail]]. It is now owned by [[Network Rail]] and used by [[London Overground]] for [[Mildmay line]] passenger trains running between [[Richmond station (London)|Richmond]] and [[Stratford station|Stratford]]. The same tracks are also used by London Underground's [[District line]] trains running between Richmond and [[Upminster station|Upminster]]. | ||
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Kew Railway Bridge spans the River Thames in London, England, between Kew and Strand-on-the-Green, Chiswick. The bridge was opened in 1869.[1]
History
The bridge, which was given Grade II listed structure protection in 1983,[1] was designed by W. R. Galbraith[2] and built by Brassey & Ogilvie for the London and South Western Railway. The bridge is part of an extension to the latter company's railway line from Acton Junction to Richmond.
In 1964, the north arch under Kew Railway Bridge was acquired by Strand on the Green Sailing Club, and was rented from British Rail and then from Network Rail.
Design
It consists of five wrought iron lattice girder spans of 35 metres each. The cast iron piers are decorated in three stages. During the Second World War a pillbox was built to guard it on the south end, along with an open enclosure to fire an anti-tank gun from.
The bridge carries two tracks which are electrified with both third rail and London Underground-style fourth rail. It is now owned by Network Rail and used by London Overground for Mildmay line passenger trains running between Richmond and Stratford. The same tracks are also used by London Underground's District line trains running between Richmond and Upminster.
In fiction
In The Dalek Invasion of Earth, a 1964 serial from the BBC's Doctor Who, the TARDIS materialises under the bridge; it is trapped when the bridge collapses.[3]
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See also
- Crossings of the River Thames
- List of lattice girder bridges in the United Kingdom
- List of bridges in London
References
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- Grade II listed buildings in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
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- Kew, London
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