Date: 23/11/2022

Major multi-million-pound repairs to the iconic Royal Border Bridge are being extended into 2023 to make the centuries-old structure strong and reliable for future generations to enjoy. Network Rail engineers have risen to the challenge of working with the 170-year-old landmark so far. With over 2.5 million bricks stretching up to 40 metres high, the full extent of the repairs was hard to pinpoint from the ground.

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Major multi-million-pound repairs to the iconic Royal Border Bridge are being extended into 2023 to make the centuries-old structure strong and reliable for future generations to enjoy.

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High level repairs being made to the Royal Border Bridge. Network Rail engineers have risen to the challenge of working with the 170-year-old landmark so far. With over 2.5 million bricks stretching up to 40 metres high, the full extent of the repairs was hard to pinpoint from the ground.
Location: Royal Border Bridge
Company: Newcastle and Berwick Railway
/11/2022 Network Rail

A southbound Class 60-hauled coal train on the Royal Border Bridge at Berwick in 1996.
Location: Royal Border Bridge
Company: Newcastle and Berwick Railway
//1996 David Spaven

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