Seattle Has A Powered Train That Can Cross A Floating Bridge - Here's How It Works

While trains crossing floating bridges aren't new, Seattle's electrically powered Crosslake Connection is an astonishing piece of engineering.
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Sound Transit light rail train crosses I-90 floating bridge in historic test

SEATTLE — The first Link light rail train to cross the I-90 floating bridge using its own power made history Monday night, allowing the start of a series of tests to prepare for the opening of the ...
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World-first in Seattle: Train crosses floating bridge in a preview of future link between region’s tech hubs

A Link light rail train crosses the I-90 floating bridge over Lake Washington in Seattle under its own power during testing on Monday night. (Sound Transit Photo) Seattle’s reputation for innovation ...
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Where Is The Longest Floating Bridge In The World? (And What Is Its Total Length?)

One of the earliest floating bridges was constructed by Persian Engineers by parking 676 ships in two parallel rows to help Xerxes's army cross the Hellespont. Since then, floating bridges have ...
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Both directions of the SR 520 floating bridge over Lake Washington closed this weekend

SEATTLE — Drivers who usually take the State Route 520 floating bridge over Lake Washington should make different travel plans this weekend. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) ...
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Floating bridge closed for a week for repairs

The Isle of Wight's chain ferry will halt crossings for a week to carry out maintenance and repairs. Floating Bridge 6, which crosses the River Medina between Cowes and East Cowes, will be out of ...