Jun 06, 2025

Chenab to Anji: India’s railway marvels launched in J&K

Anamika Sinha

PM Modi flags of key projects in J&K

PM Modi inaugurated the world’s highest arch bridge on the Chenab River.

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Tallest bridge in the world

The Chenab Bridge is located 359 metres above the river. The 1.3 km long design of the bridge is taller than Eiffel Tower.

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Built with welded steel

Welded steel has been used in the Chenab Bridge for over 600 km.

Source: pti

India's first cabled-stayed rail bridge

The Anji Bridge is 725.5 metres in length and is supported by a single central pylon, which is 193 metres long.

Source: pti

Made with 96 cables

This bridge has a total of 96 cables and the total cable length is similar to distance from J&K.

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USBRL project includes 36 tunnel

The USBRL project has 36 tunnels and a total distance spread around 119.6 km.

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Two new Vande Bharat trains for J&K

A special ice cutter has been used in the Vande Bharat trains operating on the Katra-Srinagar route.

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