Chenab Rail Bridge – World’s highest railway arch bridge

Explore the world’s tallest railway arch bridge built over the Chenab River, setting global records in height and engineering.

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Spanning 1,315 meters in length, the Chenab Bridge features a massive 467m arch and connects two sides of the Chenab Valley in Jammu & Kashmir.

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It is a key link in the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), improving rail connectivity in the remote Himalayan region.

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Once operational, Vande Bharat trains will reduce travel time between Katra and Srinagar to just 3 hours, enhancing regional mobility.

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The bridge can withstand wind speeds up to 266 km/hr, intense blasts, and earthquakes in seismic zone-V – the most severe in India.

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Over 27,000 tons of steel were used in its construction, along with 4,000 metric tons of reinforced steel and 46,000 cubic meters of concrete.

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The structure was designed using advanced Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology, ensuring precision and structural integrity.

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Built in one of India’s toughest terrains, it showcases India's modern engineering and construction capabilities on a global scale.

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The bridge is built to last 120 years, representing long-term infrastructure development and stability in the region.

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Over 300 civil engineers and 1,300+ workers worked day and night to complete this architectural marvel.

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The bridge consists of 17 spans, with the main arch spanning 467 meters linearly and 550 meters curvilinearly.

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The bridge was completed at a cost of ₹1,486 crore (USD 190 million), reflecting India's commitment to infrastructure excellence.

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