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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched two of the nation’s most iconic bridges on Friday, marking a landmark day for India and Jammu and Kashmir’s infrastructure. Leading the ceremony, he inaugurated the Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway arch bridge, followed by the launch of India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge above the Anji River. Both of the bridges are crucial to the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL). This rail link is a 272 km mega project aimed at seamlessly connecting Kashmir Valley with the rest of India. Standing 359 metres tall above the Chenab River, the Chenab Bridge is an architectural marvel that symbolises resistance against the challenging terrain and seismic challenges. PM Modi also flagged off two Vande Bharat Express trains on the Katra and Srinagar route , boosting mobility among the residents and tourists. This gallery highlights the grand structures-Chenab Bridge, Anji Khad, and tunnels T-50, representing a new era of connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir.
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PM Narendra Modi during the launch of Chenab Bridge. (Photo source: X@PMOIndia)
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PM Modi inaugurated the Anji bridge, India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge. (Photo source: PTI)
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Chenab Bridge is the world’s highest railway arch bridge, as it stands 359 metres above the Chenab River. (Photo source: PTI)
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A view of the Katra-Srinagar Rail Link launched by PM Modi today (Photo source: PTI)
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The Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat train was also flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi station in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo source: PTI)
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Tunnel on the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project corridor, in Jammu & Kashmir. PM Modi dedicated USBRL project to the nation on Friday. (Photo source: PTI)
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Chenab Bridge. (Photo source: PTI)
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