Home Park service may shuttle visitors while Potomac bridge is repaired Potomac Bridge at Harpers Ferry

Potomac Bridge at Harpers Ferry

The footbridge over the Potomac at Harpers Ferry was damaged during a derailment (at left). NPS Photo: Autumn Cook

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