On October 12 and 13 2024, a steam charter crossed the Rosental viaduct several times each way as a farewell to the bridge. The line is closed to commercial traffic and only sees tourist services. The section of line where this viaduct is located is bypassed by another, electrified itinerary.
The cost of maintenance to keep the viaduct safe is prohibitive. That was the last time a train was allowed to cross the valley. An expert-backed decision is expected in 2025 to decide whether the line can still be used – see here
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On the right-hand side, there is a tunnel right at the end of the viaduct. It is the Lessach-Tunnel (111 m). Then the line reaches Rosenbach where it joins the international electrified line coming from Villach and going to Slovenia through the 7977 m Karawankentunnel.
For another view from the same position with a very different light, shot the next morning, see here:
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© Jean-Marc Frybourg – 241012-2875
