Chenab Bridge, the worlds highest railway arch bridge
♦ Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway arch bridge on 6 June 2025.
♦ Soaring 359 metres above the Chenab River, the 1,315-metre-long steel arch bridge is built to withstand high seismic and wind loads.
♦ It will reduce travel time between Jammu and Srinagar by two to three hours.
♦ This bridge is 35 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower.
♦ PM Modi also inaugurated the Anji Bridge, India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge, constructed in one of the most challenging terrains in the region.
Posted Date: June 6, 2025
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