description Hardinge Bridge Overview
The Hardinge Bridge is a cantilever-truss railway bridge spanning the Padma River in Bangladesh. Constructed in 1915, it’s notable as one of the longest rail bridges in Asia at its completion. This structure primarily serves the transportation of rail traffic across the river and remains vital for regional connectivity benefiting communities and industries reliant on this route.
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What type of trains use the Hardinge Bridge?
Hardinge Bridge carries railway traffic across the Padma River in western Bangladesh. It remains part of an important rail corridor near Paksey and Ishwardi rather than serving as a road bridge.
Why was Hardinge Bridge built with long steel truss spans?
The Padma is wide, powerful and prone to major seasonal changes, so the crossing required substantial steel spans and extensive river-control works. The bridge uses through-truss spans supported on masonry piers designed for difficult alluvial conditions.
Who was Hardinge Bridge named after?
It was named for Lord Hardinge of Penshurst, the Viceroy of India during its construction. The railway bridge opened in 1915 while the region was still part of British India.
Is the modern Lalon Shah Bridge the same structure as Hardinge Bridge?
No. Lalon Shah Bridge is the neighboring road bridge across the Padma, while Hardinge Bridge is the older railway crossing. Seeing the two parallel structures together can make them appear to be parts of one bridge system.
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