Chenab Bridge Inauguration Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab and Anji Rail Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, June 6. He also flagged off two Vande Bharat trains connecting Katra to Srinagar, promoting tourism and economic development.
Chenab Bridge
Standing 359 metres above the Chenab River, the bridge is the world’s highest railway arch and part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. The 1,315-metre-long structure, built to withstand 260 kmph winds and seismic activity, is expected to drastically reduce travel time between Katra and Srinagar to just about three hours.
सपने नहीं, हकीकत बुनते हैं… pic.twitter.com/5WtFQrpAYC
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) June 6, 2025
Anji Bridge
Alongside the Chenab Bridge, PM Modi will inaugurate the Anji Bridge, India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge. Spanning 473 metres across the Anji river, the bridge features a single 331-metre pylon supported by 96 cables. Designed for difficult terrain and seismic resilience, the bridge will enhance connectivity and logistics to the Kashmir Valley.
USBRL Project
The USBRL project, worth Rs 43,780 crore, includes 36 tunnels and 943 bridges across 272 km, ensuring year-round rail access to the Kashmir Valley.
Other development projects
In Katra, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for infrastructure projects worth over Rs 46,000 crore. This includes critical roads, flyovers in Srinagar, and a Rs 350 crore Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, the first medical college in Reasi.
Chenab Bridge Inauguration Live Updates PM Modi to Flag Off Projects Worth Rs 46,000 Crore on June 6, World Highest Rail Bridge
Chenab Bridge Inauguration Live: PM Modi reaches Katra
PM Modi reaches Katra to inaugurate Chenab bridge.
PM Modi in J-K today: A look at his schedule
PM Modi’s day’s schedule includes the inauguration of iconic engineering feats like the Chenab Rail Bridge – the world’s highest railway arch and the Anji Bridge, India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge.
Chenab Bridge Inauguration Live: Security beefed up in Jammu ahead of PM Modi visit
Security has been intensified at the railway station in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, during which he will inaugurate the Vande Bharat train on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link.
VIDEO | Security beefed up at railway station in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban ahead of PM Modi’s visit.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 6, 2025
PM Modi is scheduled to inaugurate Vande Bharat train on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link.
(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/oXvUD3CZiQ
Chenab Bridge Inauguration Live: PM Modi will also inaugurate Anji bridge today – WATCH
Ashwini Vaishnaw shares video of Anji, India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge that PM Modi will inaugurate today.
दृढ़ प्रतिज्ञ सोच लो,
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) June 6, 2025
प्रशस्त पुण्य पंथ है,
बढ़े चलो-बढ़े चलो।
📍Anji bridge, J&K pic.twitter.com/I9QRhoOkW3
Chenab Bridge Inauguration Live: School children eagerly await Prime Minister Modi’s arrival in Katra – WATCH
School children eagerly await the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is set to flag off the Vande Bharat Express on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), connecting Katra to Srinagar.
#watch | Katra, J&K | A student says, “… I am very happy to be here. I will get to meet PM Narendra Modi… This is a golden opportunity for me. He is coming here to flag off the Vande Bharat train… This will be the first train to Srinagar, and those who could not go to… https://t.co/WkqN2WpVHq pic.twitter.com/KWFIXMDwpG
— ANI (@ANI) June 6, 2025
PM Modi Chenab Bridge Inauguration LIVE: Vande Bharat Express train ready for the inaugural run on Chenab rail bridge
Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express train all decked up ahead of being flagged off by PM Modi from Katra Railway Station.
VIDEO | Jammu and Kashmir: Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express train all decked up ahead of being flagged off by PM Modi from Katra Railway Station.#jammuandkashmir #vandebharat
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 6, 2025
(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/jmbraqwqil
Chenab Bridge Inauguration Live: Watch morning visuals from Chenab bridge ahead of inauguration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Chenab Rail Bridge and visit the bridge deck today.
#watch | J&K: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Chenab Rail Bridge and visit the bridge deck today.
— ANI (@ANI) June 6, 2025
The Chenab Rail Bridge, situated at a height of 359 meters above the river, is the world’s highest railway arch bridge. It is a 1,315-metre-long steel arch bridge… pic.twitter.com/tIIKBvA95O
PM Modi Chenab Bridge Inauguration LIVE: Why Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link is a game-changer
The Chenab and Anji bridge is more than just a structural achievement — it’s a strategic, economic, and social lifeline. Here are ten reasons why this infrastructure milestone is so significant
PM Modi Chenab Bridge Inauguration LIVE: How the Chenab Bridge conquered Reasi’s difficult terrain?
Approved in 2003, the Chenab Bridge project faced multiple delays due to the region’s rugged terrain, complex safety requirements, and legal hurdles. Building in such a geologically sensitive and high-altitude zone demanded innovative engineering and meticulous planning. The construction was executed by a joint venture of Afcons Infrastructure, South Korea’s Ultra Construction & Engineering Company, and VSL India.
Chenab Bridge Inauguration Live: What Railway Ministry said ahead of inauguration
Railway ministry says the new bridges would marking a new era of seamless connectivity and development in Jammu and Kashmir.
Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi will dedicate the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramula Rail Link Project to the Nation, inaugurate key infrastructure projects, & flag off 2 #vandebharatexpress trains, marking a new era of seamless connectivity & development.#chenabbridge pic.twitter.com/uEenvHAKX8
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) June 6, 2025
PM Modi Chenab Bridge Inauguration LIVE: World’s highest railway arch bridge completed at Rs 1,400 crore
Chenab Bridge, constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 1,400 crore between Bakkal and Kauri in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district.
Chenab Bridge Inauguration Live: Local people excited about the new railway project – WATCH
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Chenab Bridge today. Here’s what a local school student said: “Today, our Prime Minister Narendra Modi is coming here, and he will inaugurate the (Vande Bharat) train that will go from here to Kashmir. This is a major development. If I get a chance, I’ll definitely travel on it.”
VIDEO | Katra, Jammu and Kashmir: PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Chenab Bridge today. Here’s what a local school student said:
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 6, 2025
“Today, our Prime Minister Narendra Modi is coming here, and he will inaugurate the (Vande Bharat) train that will go from here to Kashmir. This is a… pic.twitter.com/wmeK6bpUkr
PM Modi Chenab Bridge Inauguration LIVE: What Railway Minister said on the historic Chenab Bridge ahead of inauguration
Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “For a long time, the nation has dreamt of a railway line between Jammu and Srinagar. This dream has come true because of the strong will of the Prime Minister. The way engineers, technicians, and designers worked on such a complex project is a matter of great pride for the nation.”
सपने नहीं, हकीकत बुनते हैं… pic.twitter.com/5WtFQrpAYC
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) June 6, 2025
Chenab Bridge Inauguration Live: All about the Chenab Bridge
The Chenab Bridge, soaring 1,178 feet above the riverbed—taller than the Eiffel Tower—is a marvel of modern engineering. Spanning 467 metres in steel arch and stretching 1,315 metres in total, it is the highest railway arch bridge in the world.
As part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project, this architectural feat significantly enhances all-weather rail connectivity to Jammu and Kashmir.
Designed to withstand extreme wind speeds and seismic activity, the bridge symbolises India’s technical prowess and commitment to infrastructure development in the challenging Himalayan terrain.
PM Modi Chenab Bridge Inauguration LIVE: How tall is Chenab Bridge?
Chenab Bridge, perched at a height of 359 metres above the river, is touted as an engineering marvel and stands taller than Paris’s iconic Eiffel Tower.
Chenab Bridge Inauguration Live: PM Modi to inaugurate Chenab Bridge today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the iconic Chenab Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Standing as the world’s highest railway arch bridge, it marks a historic milestone in India’s infrastructure journey and boosting connectivity.
PM Modi Chenab Bridge Inauguration LIVE
Welcome to our live coverage of a historic moment! Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Chenab Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district today — the world’s highest railway arch bridge. Stay with us for real-time updates, key highlights, and expert insights on this engineering marvel.