Repairs to the 'Harry Potter' bridge in the Scottish Highlands will not disrupt rail services and will not change its distinctive appearance, Network Rail has said.Network Rail announced the Glenfinnan Viaduct, which operates between Fort William and Mallaig, will undergo £3.4 million in repairs.Engineers will assess the strength of the viaduct, and carry out work to protect it from water erosion.
It was also complete concrete repairs and make improvements beneath the track at a later date.Work on the viaduct, which featured in the Harry Potter films, will take just under a year to complete, but a start date has yet to be announced.Network Rail confirmed that there would be no disruption to trains that operate on the line while maintenance is carried out, and said the structure's appearance would remain the same.Laura Craig, scheme project manager at Network Rail, said: "The viaduct is an iconic landmark which attracts visitors from across the world, so we've worked hard to develop a solution which will help preserve the structure, respect its historic significance while minimising the visual impact of our work."Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.
Read more on dailyrecord.co.uk
Get the latest stars news and celebrity rumours with exclusive stories, photos, videos and interviews.
Breaking up, scandals, engagements, divorces, gossip – all you need to know about the private lives of your favorite celebs.
Get to know the latest showbiz news along with exclusive interviews and even more. All this is waiting for you on the main page 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Who, where, when, with whom, how, why and for what!? Stay tuned to know first!
Just follow us daily and we will provide you with the current news from the life of famous stars and celebrities.
Owner: SNOWLAND s.r.o.
Registration certificate 06691200
Address:
Snowland s.r.o.
16200, Na okraji 381/41, Veleslavín, 162 00 Praha 6
Czech Republic
©2024. All rights reserved.