Cremorne Railway Bridge, Melbourne

Cremorne Railway Bridge, Melbourne
Cremorne Railway Bridge
Carries Trains
Crosses Yarra River
Locale Melbourne, Australia

The Cremorne Railway Bridge crosses the Yarra River three kilometres south-east of Melbourne connecting Richmond and South Yarra stations on the Frankston, Pakenham, Cranbourne, and Sandringham railway lines.

History

The first bridge on the site was opened in 1860 by the Melbourne and Suburban Railway Company.

The second bridge was opened in 1886.[1]

The present bridge was opened in 1946.[2]

References

  1. ^ "The Cremorne Railway Bridge". The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.): p. 7. 18 June 1886. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6099340. Retrieved 19 November 2011. 
  2. ^ The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.): p. 15. 5 June 1946. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article22239218. Retrieved 19 November 2011. 

Coordinates: 37°50′1″S 144°59′36″E / 37.83361°S 144.99333°E / -37.83361; 144.99333


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