After trade moved from the river to rail traffic, the city's role changed.
The station opened for general rail traffic on 1 March 1886.
Construction started in 1853; the line opened to rail traffic three years later.
Rail traffic between the two countries would eventually resume in 1992.
During construction, a test was carried out to see if it would hold the weight of the expected rail traffic.
Rail traffic is also heavy, with a daily average of 157 trains.
The bridge cost £16,000 to build and was opened to rail traffic on 6 October 1876.
Air and rail traffic also had to be shut down until the situation cleared up.
The tunnel was finally opened to rail traffic in August 1937.
Few trains are made here now and rail traffic is much reduced.