Episode 3 of 3

Express Service Delay

When: 2 June 1890
Where: Firth of Forth
Part of: Forth Bridge opened to rail traffic

Full express train services were delayed until June 1890 due to incomplete connecting lines.

Although the bridge opened in March 1890, the construction of some connecting lines was not completed until 2 June 1890. This delay prevented the immediate implementation of a full express train service over the bridge.

Sources

Forth Bridge Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22

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