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Chenab Rail Bridge and Anji Khad Bridge
- 10 Jun 2025
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The Prime Minister inaugurated the Chenab rail bridge over the Chenab River and Anji Khad bridge over the Anji River (a Chenab tributary) in Jammu and Kashmir.
- About Chenab Rail Bridge: Located in Reasi district, it is the world’s highest railway arch bridge, standing 359 metres tall—35 metres higher than the Eiffel Tower.
- Construction and Design: It was constructed by Konkan Railway Corporation, with the foundation designed by IISc Bengaluru. IIT Delhi and IIT Roorkee conducted seismic analysis, while DRDO ensured the bridge is blast-proof.
- Durability and Safety: It is designed to withstand magnitude 8 earthquakes, explosions up to 40 tonnes of TNT, temperatures as low as -20°C, and wind speeds reaching 266 km/h.
- Uniqueness: A key feature is its ability to remain stable and operational even if one of its eight piers fails, allowing trains to continue at a reduced speed.
- About Anji Khad Bridge: It is India’s 1st cable-stayed rail bridge and the 2nd-highest railway bridge in the country, after the Chenab rail bridge.
- Significance: Both bridges are part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, providing all-weather rail connectivity between Kashmir and the rest of India.
- About Chenab River: Chenab (or Chandrabhaga river) is the largest tributary of the Indus River, formed by the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers at Tandi, in Himachal Pradesh.
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