The famous 123-year-old viaduct is getting a £3.4 million facelift | UK

Glenfinnan Viaduct is located on the West Highland Line in Glenfinnan, Inverness-shire, Scotland, and opened in 1901 after four years of construction.

At 300 meters long and with 21 arches, it is the longest solid concrete railway bridge in Scotland, carrying the daily ScotRail service and Jacobite Steam Train services from Fort William to Mallaig.

Network Rail is currently carrying out work on the viaduct, costing a major £3.4 million to improve the structure and ground beneath the track, as well as the stones in the track bed.

Laura Craig, project manager at Network Rail, said earlier this year: “The viaduct is an iconic landmark that attracts visitors from all over the world, so we have worked hard to develop a solution that will help preserve the structure and respect its characteristics.” historical significance while minimizing the visual impact of our work.”

She also said the work would not change the appearance of the much-loved structure that appeared in the 2002 film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

She said: “Years of planning have gone into this project. The work will not have a huge visual impact on the way the viaduct looks, and that has been done very deliberately as it is A-listed.”

The railway company is working with the local landowner, Highland Council, to ensure the work is carried out as carefully as possible.

To ensure minimal disruption, the team uses a rope access system, meaning they can work on the viaduct while it remains fully visible to visitors.

Ken Gowans, Highland Council chairman for economy and infrastructure, said: “The scenic train journey has become a hugely popular route between Fort William and Mallaig.

“It is very popular with Harry Potter fans and attracts visitors from all over the world.

“In addition, it also provides a valued service to those who live and work in the communities it passes through, so it is essential that repairs and works are carried out to safeguard the future of the route.”