Second Narrows Rail Bridge

The Second Narrows Rail Bridge is a vertical-lift railway bridge that crosses the Burrard Inlet and connects Vancouver with the North Shore. The bridge's south end connects directly to the Thornton Tunnel, which connects it to the main Canadian rail network. As the name suggests, it is located at the second narrowing of the Burrard Inlet.

For the adjacent highway bridge, see Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing.
Not to be confused with the second Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

Second Narrows Bridge
Second Narrows Bridge pictured in 2008
Coordinates49.294638°N 123.024484°W / 49.294638; -123.024484 (Second Narrows Bridge)
Carries1 railway track
CrossesBurrard Inlet
LocaleNorth Vancouver and Vancouver
British Columbia, Canada
Maintained byCanadian National Railway
Characteristics
DesignVertical-lift bridge
Rail characteristics
Track gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) (standard gauge)
ElectrifiedNo
History
Opened1968
Location
Location in Greater Vancouver
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