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The Indian Railways on Friday set a milestone with the successful trial run of high-speed CRS on the Chenab Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, the highest railway arch bridge in the world. The railways ministry has recently shared some pictures of this bridge via its official X, formerly Twitter, handle. The project is aligned with the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative; the bridge signifies efforts to strengthen connectivity between Kashmir and other states. (Photos: Ministry of Railways)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir on February 20, 2024. (Photo: Ministry of Railways)
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The construction of the Chenab Bridge was approved in 2003 and contracted in 2008. (Photo: Ministry of Railways)
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Situated between Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district, the bridge forms a crucial link from Katra to Banihal. (Photo: Ministry of Railways)
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The bridge stands at a height of 1,178 feet above the riverbed, surpassing the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris by 35 metres. (Photo: Ministry of Railways)
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The Chenab Bridge incurred a cost of approximately Rs 14,000 crore. (Photo: Ministry of Railways)
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The construction of the bridge, which took three years, utilised two massive cable cranes installed on both banks of the Chenab. (Photo: Ministry of Railways)
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With an expected lifespan of approximately 120 years, the bridge is designed to withstand winds with speeds up to 260 km/h and is earthquake-resistant. (Ministry of Railways)
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Once fully operational, the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project is poised to further transform transportation and connectivity in the region. (Photo: Ministry of Railways)
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