George and Robert Stephenson railway bridges listed [BBC News]





Date: 13/02/2014

Thirty railway bridges, viaducts and tunnel portals have been listed to help preserve them ahead of electrification of the Midland Main Line. Many of the structures were designed by George Stephenson and his son Robert, both pioneering railway engineers. [From Richard Buckby]


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Railway bridge 'masterworks' listed
Derwent Bridge, north of the A6, Derby

BBC News

Thirty railway bridges, viaducts and tunnel portals are listed to help preserve them ahead of electrification of the Midland Main Line.