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The Beijing Grand Bridge is a high-speed rail viaduct in China completed in 2011 as part of the Beijing–Shanghai high-speed railway. Extending approximately 48 kilometers through Beijing's suburban areas, it ranks among the longest bridges in the world. The viaduct was constructed to allow trains to maintain high speeds while crossing varied terrain near the capital, reducing travel time between China's two largest cities.
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What railway does the Beijing Grand Bridge belong to?
The Beijing Grand Bridge is part of China's Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway. The railway entered service in 2011 and connects Beijing with Shanghai.
How long is the Beijing Grand Bridge?
The viaduct extends for approximately 48 kilometers through suburban areas of Beijing. That exceptional length places it among the world's longest bridge structures.
Why was the Beijing Grand Bridge built as a viaduct?
A long elevated structure helps the high-speed railway cross built-up land, roads, waterways, and other obstacles with fewer interruptions. It also reduces the need for repeated embankments and level crossings.
Is the Beijing Grand Bridge used by cars?
No. It was built for high-speed rail traffic rather than road vehicles. The bridge carries trains on the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway.
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