{"id":341225,"date":"2026-01-01T19:00:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T09:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railuk.com\/?p=187319"},"modified":"2026-01-01T19:00:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T09:00:35","slug":"new-railway-bridge-rolls-into-place-in-west-dunbartonshire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=341225","title":{"rendered":"New railway bridge rolls into place in West Dunbartonshire"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A new railway bridge being built at a strategic development site in Bowling, West Dunbartonshire, has been successfully glided into position, marking a major moment in the site\u2019s transformation.<\/p>\n

Work by Network Rail began in the summer with the excavation of more than 80,000 tonnes of material to create space for the new structure. Once the site was cleared, engineers cast the bridge on location using 1,860 tonnes of concrete \u2013 the same weight as around 34 million mince pies!<\/p>\n

With this first phase complete, train services through the area were paused on Christmas Eve for an intense nine-day engineering sprint. The highlight came on Boxing Day, when the structure was carefully driven into its final position.<\/p>\n

In the coming days, teams will focus on reinstatement – reconnecting track, signalling systems, and completing the work needed to safely reopen the railway on Friday 2 January.<\/p>\n

The \u00a35.9 million bridge is a key element of the Glasgow City Region Deal, a major investment programme designed to improve transport links, unlock economic growth, and support sustainable development in the area.\u202f<\/p>\n

The new bridge will open up additional direct road access and enable the future development of the\u202fBowling Strategic Development Site, led by West Dunbartonshire Council.<\/p>\n

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