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North of Würzburg, the high speed line from Fulda is running mostly in tunnels, then it goes over a long viaduct before disappearing in the last tunnel before Würzburg. This viaduct crosses the river Main at a 45° angle with an elegant arch of concrete. 2001-06-17 Photo: tobias b köhler

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Viaduct of Veitshöchheim seen from the north (from a river boat). 2001-06-17 Photo: tobias b köhler

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Viaduct of Veitshöchheim seen from the left bank of the river Main. Under the arch you can see the town of Veitshöchheim; in the background the line goes from the viaduct into the tunnel towards Würzburg. 2001-06-17 Photo: tobias b köhler

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Viaduct of Veitshöchheim seen from the left bank of the river Main. Aside from the arch over the river, it is built according to the same design as most other concrete bridges of the German high speed lines. 2001-06-17 Photo: tobias b köhler