# Toledo’s 1897 swing bridge gets $65M upgrade to carry 286,000-pound railcars

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-20T11:30:00+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/toledos-1897-railroad-swing-bridge-was-bought-for-1-in-2004-a-new-65-million-overhaul-will-replace-nine-fixed-spans-and-reinforce-the-movable-section-to-carry-heavier-286000-pound-railcars/articleshow/135065844.cms
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/toledo-s-1897-swing-bridge-gets-65m-upgrade-to-carry-286-000-pound-rai-96b89d/

In 2029, a comprehensive renovation of the Toledo Swing Bridge is set to begin, aimed at boosting freight operations. Key structural enhancements will enable the bridge to support heavier railcars, thereby improving efficiency in transportation. The project, backed by substantial federal funding alongside contributions from Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway, underscores a dedication to bettering rail i

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