Laurier Railway Bridge

The Laurier Railway Bridge (often referred to as "Pierre Le Gardeur railway bridge," after the road bridge next to it) carries the Canadian National Railway from Montreal (Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles) to Repentigny (North Shore) via Île Bourdon.

Laurier Railway Bridge
Coordinates45°42′10″N 73°29′8″W
CarriesCanadian National Railway Via Rail
CrossesRivière des Prairies
LocaleMontreal (Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles)
Official nameLaurier Bridge[1]
Other name(s)Pierre Le Gardeur Railway Bridge
Maintained byCanadian National Railway
Characteristics
DesignTruss bridge
Clearance below(?)
Rail characteristics
No. of tracks2
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge
Structure gaugeAAR
ElectrifiedNo
History
Opened1904[1]
Location

See also

References

  1. Charlemagne et son histoire. Comité des fêtes du soixante-quinzième anniversairee de Charlemagne. 1986. pp. 134–135. ISBN 2-9800711-1-0.


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