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Britannia Bridge
(1851 - 1858)


Britannia Bridge opened to public services on March 18 1850 and from that date through trains could run between Chester and Holyhead

The line was a double-track, so the station was provided with two platforms which were on a sharp curve and both of which were low and quite short. The Holyhead platform was constructed using a timber edge which was backfilled with earth and topped with cinders or gravel. The Chester platform was made up from timber boards. Lamps were provided on both platforms

It is likely that the Britannia Bridge station was only served by local train services but it is not known for sure which services called there

It closed in October 1858 when a new station opened further to the east called Menai Bridge









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