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[ ] No Result View All Result RailAdventRailAdvent [ ] No Result View All Result Home Infrastructure Groundbreaking new bridge design could transform rail crossings across the UK Cameron White avatarCameron White avatar by Cameron White 18th June 2021 in Infrastructure Reading Time: 3 mins read 8 bridge 1bridge 1 Credit: Network Rail 13.6k VIEWS Share on FacebookShare on Twitter An innovative and attractive footbridge design has been unveiled by Network Rail at Rail Live, which is an exhibition that is focused on the rail industry. The circular bridge design is set to "revolutionise" how bridges are built over railway lines, say Network Rail. These bridges are made from lightweight Fibre-Reinforced Polymer, which is widely used in the aerospace and automotive industries with great success. [svg][bridge-5-750x422] Photo Credit: Network Rail Installation of the new bridges takes a matter of days due to the material being so light that transport and installation of the bridge is much more efficient and cost-effective, and all of this is great news as it will lead to less disruption for passengers. Other exciting features of the bridge are its modular design, which means it is easily adapted to different locations and even more impressive is that the bridge will feature built-in monitoring to monitor usage and maintenance needs. [svg][Bridge-pic-4-750x422] Photo credit: Network Rail Andy Cross, Network Rail Programme Manager, said "We were able to take a different approach. This has allowed us to work with several small and medium-sized businesses, many of whom haven't worked on railway projects before but have the skills and expertise to bring the concept of a lightweight, low-cost footbridge to life. 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