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Stunning images of world’s tallest railway bridge in Kashmir

By Anirudha Yerunkar | Updated: June 6, 2025 10:44 AM IST

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PM Modi Inaugurated Chenab Bridge

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the world's tallest railway bridge in Chenab of Kashmir.

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Chenab Railway Bridge Inauguration

The Chenab Bridge will provide all-weather rail connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of India, significantly reducing travel time between Katra and Srinagar.

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Chenab Railway Bridge Cost

This 272-kilometer-long project, costing around Rs 43,780 crore, includes 36 tunnels (spanning 119 kilometers) and 943 bridges.

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Chenab Railway Bridge Height

It is situated at a height of 359 meters above the river, the Chenab Rail Bridge is an architectural marvel.

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Chenab Railway Heighted Than Eiffel Tower in Paris

Spanning across 1,315 meters, this steel arch bridge stands 35 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

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Chenab Railway Bridge Wind Managing Capacity

The bridge can endure winds of up to 260 km/h and remains stable in Seismic Zone-V.

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Chenab Railway Bridge Material

Built using 30,000 tons of steel, it rests on foundations as wide as half a football field.

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Chenab Railway Bridge Life Span

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Stunning images of world’s tallest railway bridge in Kashmir