Episode 1 - Crossing Chasms

Impossible Railways Series 2

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From overcoming strong winds with an iconic and ground-breaking viaduct design in France, to the world's longest single span box girder bridge in Wales and a record-breaking bridge in construction in India that will be the world's highest when complete, they each demonstrate an inspired engineering solution that allow trains to overcome any obstacles that might stand in their way.
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May 13, 2021
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