Construction of the Staines Railway Bridge, across the River Thames, was completed in 1856.

[4] Staines Railway Bridge was designed by John Gardner and cost £10,000 to build.

[6] During the Second World War, the line was used to transport supplies to Portsmouth Naval Base and the bridge was guarded by a dedicated army platoon of around 25 soldiers.

[7] In 1995, the viaduct was painted bright yellow in a £15,000 experimental project to prevent swans from flying into it.

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