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May 24, 2022

First train runs on Midlands’ newest and longest railway bridge

The Midlands’ newest and longest railway bridge is now fully functional after carrying its first freight train. Tracks reopened today (Monday 23 May) on the Stechford to Aston freight line in Birmingham following the installation of a massive 2,600-tonne bridge* built by Network Rail in partnership with HS2.
May 24, 2022

First train runs on Midlands’ newest and longest railway bridge

The Midlands’ newest and longest railway bridge is now fully functional after carrying its first freight train. Tracks reopened today (Monday 23 May) on the Stechford to Aston freight line in Birmingham following the installation of a massive 2,600-tonne bridge* built by Network Rail in partnership with HS2.