Train Bridge

8 photos · 2017–2024

8 photographs tagged Train Bridge, 2017–2024.

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Northstar Line commuter train crosses a railway bridge spanning the Mississippi River in Minneapolis during early evening light.
The Northstar Line commuter train crosses a railway bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, as observed in March 2024. The Northstar Line began service in 2009, utilizing existing freight rail corridors and new infrastructure.

Northstar Train Crossing the Mississippi River at Dusk

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train with neon signage crosses Lowry Avenue Bridge over Mississippi River in Minneapolis.
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train crosses the Mississippi River on the Lowry Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis on December 11, 2023. The annual train raises money and collects food donations for local food banks as it travels across North America during the holiday season. The decorated cars are part of a long-running program that has generated millions of dollars and millions of pounds of food donations since it began in 1999.

Holiday Train Crossing the Lowry Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis

Volleyball during bad air quality.
Despite air quality warnings issued due to wildfire smoke, residents engaged in outdoor activities, including volleyball, near the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. The elevated structure in the background is a railway bridge, a vital piece of transportation infrastructure that has served the city for decades. The presence of people enjoying the park highlights the resilience of community life even amidst environmental concerns.

Volleyball near Mississippi River Bridge, Minneapolis

CTA transit sign illuminated on elevated steel structure above Chicago Loop street at night.
A CTA sign beneath elevated "L" tracks marks transit service in the Chicago Loop. The elevated rail structure carries multiple Chicago Transit Authority lines through the central business district. Sections of Chicago's elevated rapid transit network date to the 1890s, with ongoing maintenance and upgrades supporting daily service.

CTA Sign on the Loop’s Elevated Tracks at Night

Metro Transit light rail bridge spanning Hiawatha Avenue in South Minneapolis at night.
The Metro Transit light rail bridge spans Hiawatha Avenue in South Minneapolis. Completed in 2018, this structure is part of the Blue Line's expansion.

Light Rail Tracks Curving Above Hiawatha Avenue at Night

Paris Métro Line 6 elevated viaduct crossing Pont de Bir-Hakeim above the Seine in Paris.
Paris Métro Line 6 crosses the Pont de Bir-Hakeim in western Paris near Passy station. The elevated viaduct carries the line above the Seine between the 15th and 16th arrondissements.

Elevated Tracks of the Pont de Bir-Hakeim Viaduct

Canadian Pacific Railway Swing Bridge in Thunder Bay, Ontario, spanning the Kaministiquia River.
The Canadian Pacific Railway Swing Bridge in Thunder Bay, Ontario, carries rail tracks across the Kaministiquia River. The steel swing bridge pivots to permit marine traffic on the route to Lake Superior.

Canadian Pacific Railway Swing Bridge, Thunder Bay

A wooden train bridge spans the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at sunset, highlighting the historical importance of rail infrastructure.
A wooden train bridge spans the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This structure, likely built to facilitate freight transport, highlights the historical importance of rail infrastructure in the region's development. The weathered timbers and visible tracks suggest a long operational history, while the surrounding greenery and sunset clouds offer a contrast between industrial utility and natural beauty. Such bridges were vital arteries for commerce and industry, connecting communities and enabling the movement of goods.

Wooden Train Bridge Over Mississippi River, Minneapolis

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