World’s Most Dangerous Rail Bridges

Chapel Viaduct, Switzerland

This bridge clings to steep Alpine cliffs, with narrow curves and dramatic drops right beside the train track.

Goteik Viaduct, Myanmar

Built in 1900, this rusting steel bridge towers over a deep gorge and sways as trains cross it slowly.

Pamban Bridge, India

Exposed to cyclones and crashing sea waves, this bridge connects Rameswaram to the mainland—only inches above water.

Argo Gede Bridge, Indonesia

Suspended above a deep valley, trains must crawl across this aging trestle bridge surrounded by mountain fog.

Kinzua Bridge, USA

Once the world’s tallest railway bridge, part of it collapsed in a tornado—yet trains still pass on its remaining span.

Trollhattan Railway Bridge, Sweden

A narrow swing bridge that opens for ships, it challenges train operators with strong winds and constant water traffic.

Qinglong Railway Bridge, China

Crossing a steep gorge at dizzying heights, this bridge features one of the world’s most dramatic curves on a rail line.