To show support for the NHS, Brunel’s Royal Albert Bridge, which spans the River Tamar between Plymouth, Devon, and Saltash, Cornwall, has been lit up in blue from both the Devon and Cornish side of the bridge.
Network Rail worked with Ashtorre Rock, a community centre located almost immediately under the Cornish Tower, and Plymouth City Council to light up the bridge, .which first opened in 1859. Plymouth City Council lit up the Devon side of the bridge from the shore while the Cornish side of the bridge was lit from Ashtorre Rock community Centre, who allowed the lights to be set up from their building.
The neighbouring Tamar bridge, which carries road traffic between Devon and Cornwall, was also lit up by the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee.
Mike Gallop, Network Rail’s Western director, said: “We are really proud of everyone from the NHS and the huge effort they are putting in daily to save lives. It has been great to come together and shine a light on one of the railway’s most famous landmarks in recognition of the NHS.
“We hope to light up the Royal Albert Bridge again in the future when the wider community will be able to leave their homes and see it for themselves.”
