It was named in honor of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.
The bridge was designed and constructed by the McConnell & Co firm.
It survived significant damage during the Japanese occupation in World War II when retreating British forces attempted to blow it up.
The structure measures approximately 350 meters in length.
The bridge's original steel components were imported directly from England.
It is locally known as 'Enggor Bridge' due to its proximity to the Enggor town area.
Victoria Bridge is a historic single-track railway bridge spanning the Perak River in Enggor, Kuala Kangsar. Completed in 1900, it is one of the oldest railway bridges in Malaysia, originally constructed by the Federated Malay States Railways. The bridge was officially opened by the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Idris Murshidul Azzam Shah, on 21 March 1900. It served as a critical logistics link for the tin mining industry in the Kinta Valley. The structure features a distinctive steel truss design supported by brick piers. In 2002, a new concrete bridge was constructed nearby to accommodate modern rail traffic, rendering the old bridge decommissioned for trains. It has since been preserved as a heritage site and repurposed for pedestrian and bicycle use. The bridge retains its original riveted ironwork and track sleepers, which remain visible to visitors.
At the entrance of the bridge, capturing the vanishing point of the iron trusses against the river backdrop.
Bring a bicycle to ride across the full length of the bridge for a unique perspective.
Exercise caution as the original railway sleepers can be uneven or have gaps.
Carry plenty of water and sun protection as there is minimal shade on the bridge span.
Attempting to walk onto the adjacent active railway bridge, which is restricted and dangerous.
