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Why Is There An Old Blackfriars Railway Bridge?

Channel: Geoff Marshall
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On the Thames next to Blackfriars Railway bridge there are some old red coloured columns left over from a previous bridge, when was that from then and when did it become abandoned? Here's the story and an animated timeline of the Thameslink core that explains all ...

With thanks to Dave McCormick for additional research and assistance.

If you want even more Thameslink action, you'll love AJ's video, here: The Secret History of Thameslink https://youtu.be/yEiVXoalUQ0
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This video explores the history of the old Blackfriars Railway Bridge on the Thames, focusing on the remnants of a previous structure and its eventual abandonment. It includes an animated timeline detailing the development of the Thameslink core route. The content references locations such as Blackfriars, Charing Cross, City Thameslink, Farringdon, Gatwick Airport, London Blackfriars, South Bank, and St. Paul's. Operators mentioned include British Railways and Thameslink, while a stock item associated with the 700-class is noted.

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  • Platform ID jUwiq8dvyJQ
  • Views 334,948
  • Date published 6 Jul 2020 18:00
  • Date added 5 Feb 2026 07:52
  • Locomotives 1
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