On June 6, 2025, during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Chenab Rail Bridge, recognised as the world’s highest railway bridge, along with India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge, the Anji Khad Bridge.
About Chenab Rail Bridge
The Chenab Bridge represents a major infrastructure advancement undertaken by Indian Railways.
It is distinguished as the world’s highest railway arch bridge, standing at an elevation of 359 meters (1,178 feet) above the Chenab River.
This impressive structure exceeds the height of the Eiffel Tower in Paris by 35 meters.
The Chenab Bridge is an integral part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL).
About Anji Khad Bridge
The Anji Khad Bridge, India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge, spans the Anji River and is also part of the ambitious USBRL project.
This bridge aims to provide uninterrupted rail connectivity to the Kashmir Valley, specifically within the Katra-Banihal section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Line.
The bridge reaches a height of 331 meters above the riverbed and extends 725 meters in length, supported by 96 high-tensile cables.
The total length of cable strand utilised in the construction of this bridge amounts to an impressive 653 kilometres.
PM Modi to Launch First Vande Bharat Train for Kashmir
On June 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also launch the Vande Bharat Train Services on the Katra-Srinagar route during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir.
