Top 10 beyond-the-track facts about world’s highest railway bridge on J&K’s Chenab river
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's will on Friday flag off the much-awaited Kashmir rail link and inaugurate multiple development projects worth over Rs 46,000 crore in Katra.
Top facts about bridge
Towers 359 meters (1,178 feet) above the Chenab river — 35 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower.
Also read: PM Modi inaugurates world’s highest railway bridge over Chenab in J&K
An engineering marvel, Kashmir’s Vande Bharat Express is a cold-weather powerhouse
Before the Chenab Bridge, there was this ride with panoramic views
Rs 660 starting fare as Vande Bharat chugs off on first Katra-Srinagar trip tomorrow
Stretching 272 kilometres through the rugged Himalayas, the project has been built for Rs 43,780 crore.
The project includes 36 tunnels that span 119 kilometres and 943 bridges that knit together valleys, ridges, and mountain passes
India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge
Built over the deep gorge of the Anji River; a pioneering design in Indian rail history.
Massive bridge network
943 bridges in total, connecting valleys, ridges, and mountain passes across the rugged terrain.
Extreme engineering conditions
Constructed in a high seismic zone with extreme temperatures, complex geology, and harsh weather.
High-altitude construction
Many bridges are built in remote, snow-covered Himalayan regions, requiring helicopters and cable-crane systems for material delivery.
Steel & concrete marvels
Bridges use specialised corrosion-resistant steel and high-grade concrete to endure environmental challenges.
Longest railway arch bridge span in the world
The Chenab Bridge features a 467-meter-long steel arch — the longest for a railway bridge globally.
Bridge safety technology
Equipped with advanced monitoring systems (wind sensors, seismic detectors) to ensure structural health and passenger safety.
Strategic & civilian importance
Bridges ensure year-round access, replacing the frequently shut Srinagar-Jammu highway.
Engineering excellence
These bridges represent India's engineering and are considered among the most complex infrastructure feats.
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