The railway never lived up to its promoters' expectations, and in 1914 it was restricted to carrying goods only. In 1921 the railway was closed entirely, and in 1934 the viaduct was demolished.
The railway never realized its intended potential and was eventually restricted to transporting goods in 1914. However, the entire railway system was shut down by 1921, and the physical structure that once supported it was demolished in 1934.