Have you forgotten about the Rama VI Bridge?

"The first bridge" but...forgotten |

Frequently passing by, but never having the opportunity to come up here, after work we decided to go watch the sunset.

At "Rama VI Bridge," I raced against the fading light, circling to find the way up the bridge for a while.

The sun had already set, leaving only a faint evening glow. But it was worth it!

The sentence is already in English and does not require translation.

The view from above is stunning, and the breeze is refreshing. You can enjoy a leisurely walk from the Phra Nakhon side to the Thonburi side, where you can see trains passing by up close.

As dusk settles, a sense of eerie apprehension creeps in. A large shrine, renowned for its mystical tales, looms above. Despite its reputation, the shrine is revered by locals and joggers who frequent the bridge.

"Rama VI Bridge" is a railway bridge crossing the Chao Phraya River. It is the "first bridge" in Thailand and was uniquely designed to accommodate trains, pedestrians, and vehicles simultaneously, making it a 3-in-1 transportation marvel.

The construction took four years due to the significant obstacle of connecting the two railway lines across a major river. The project was completed during the reign of a subsequent monarch, coinciding with World War II.

This bridge was destroyed by an explosion, causing the central section to collapse. It was subsequently repaired and reopened to rail traffic in a ceremony held in 1926.

As the city expanded and traffic increased, the Rama VI Bridge was converted into a railway with two-way traffic, and traffic was shifted to the Rama VII Bridge, which was built to accommodate the city's growing traffic needs.

While the Rama VI Bridge may fade from the consciousness of Bangkok residents, for train enthusiasts, it remains a beautiful, historic, and valuable structure. This steel bridge serves as a link between the past and present, connecting different ways of life.

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