World’s highest railway bridge to open in Kashmir soon
1 year, 7 months ago

World’s highest railway bridge to open in Kashmir soon

Al Jazeera  

The bridge over the Chenab River, taller than the Eiffel Tower, will provide all-weather connectivity with the valley. The bridge over the Chenab River – 1,315-metre-long and 359-metre-high from the bed of the river – will link the remote region with India’s vast railway network by providing all-weather connectivity. Constructed at a cost of $168m, the bridge is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project, which will connect the region’s main city of Srinagar with mainland India through rail networks on which work started in 1999. While inspecting the completion of the bridge last month, Ashwini Vaishnaw, India’s railway minister, conceded that it was the most difficult engineering challenge for the department. Javed Ahmad Tenga, head of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries, a union of traders in the region, told Al Jazeera the rail connectivity will propel the region’s trade.

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World's highest arch bridge to link Kashmir to India
1 day, 2 hours ago

World's highest arch bridge to link Kashmir to India

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: The Katra-Banihal rail section, which includes the world’s highest arch bridge over the Chenab, is likely to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on January 26. This section is considered one of the great engineering marvels, highlighted by the Chenab Bridge, which is 725 metres long and built 359 metres above the river. Another notable structure in this section …

Decks cleared for rail link to connect Jammu& Kashmir
1 week, 1 day ago

Decks cleared for rail link to connect Jammu& Kashmir

New Indian Express  

Safety remained a top priority during the excavation and construction of the tunnel between Katra and Reasi, as the process posed significant challenges, officials said. Since parts of the tunnel are located within the challenging ‘main boundary thrust’ zone of the Himalayas, it has been reinforced with a minimum 600mm M35 grade concrete lining, Railway ministry’s executive director Dileep Kumar …

Railways conducts trial run on world's highest arch rail bridge in J&K
6 months ago

Railways conducts trial run on world's highest arch rail bridge in J&K

The Hindu  

Indian Railways on June 20 successfully conducted a trial run of a eight-coach MEMU train on the world's highest railway bridge — Chenab Bridge — in Jammu and Kashmir, paving the way for the start of rail service on the route from Reasi to Baramulla in Kashmir. "After an extensive inspection of the newly constructed Chenab Bridge by senior officers …

Trial run: Electric train chugs over world’s highest arch rail bridge
6 months ago

Trial run: Electric train chugs over world’s highest arch rail bridge

Hindustan Times  

Barely three days after Northern Railways conducted a trial run of an electric engine between Sangaldan in Ramban district and Reasi on June 16, an eight-bogie electric train on Thursday successfully conducted a trial run between the two stations, including world’s tallest arch rail bridge, called eighth wonder of the world, over the Chenab river in Reasi. The Railways conducts …

WATCH: Railways conducts successful trial run on world's highest Chenab rail bridge
6 months ago

WATCH: Railways conducts successful trial run on world's highest Chenab rail bridge

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Railways conducted a successful trial run on the world's highest railway bridge - the Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Reasi: Indian Railway conducts trial run on the world's highest railway bridge over Chenab in Reasi. Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said in a post on X, "Successful trial run of MEMU train between Sangaldan …

Jammu-Kashmir: Railways conducts trial run on world's highest Chenab rail bridge | VIDEO
6 months ago

Jammu-Kashmir: Railways conducts trial run on world's highest Chenab rail bridge | VIDEO

India TV News  

Chenab rail bridge: Indian Railways today conducted a successful trial run on the newly constructed Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge. Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said in a post on X, "Successful trial run of MEMU train between Sangaldan-Reasi section of USBRL project. Know more about Chenab rail bridge project The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project will be …

J&K: Railways Conduct Inspection At World's Highest Chenab Rail Bridge — WATCH
6 months, 1 week ago

J&K: Railways Conduct Inspection At World's Highest Chenab Rail Bridge — WATCH

ABP News  

Jammu and Kashmir: Railway officials on Sunday conducted a thorough inspection of the newly constructed Chenab Rail Bridge, which is the highest railway bridge in the world. #WATCH | J&K: Railway officials conducted an extensive inspection of the newly constructed world's highest railway bridge-Chenab Rail Bridge, built between Sangaldan in Ramban district and Reasi. It… https://t.co/Exeafba6I4 pic.twitter.com/KydDJzmwxL — ANI June …

Railways conducts first trial run of world's highest Chenab rail bridge in Jammu-Kashmir | VIDEO
6 months, 1 week ago

Railways conducts first trial run of world's highest Chenab rail bridge in Jammu-Kashmir | VIDEO

India TV News  

Chenab rail bridge: The Indian Railway officials today conducted an extensive inspection of the newly constructed world's highest railway bridge built on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir. Northern Railway is set to launch train services on the world's highest rail bridge which is built between Sangaldan in Ramban district and Reasi. Know more about Chenab rail bridge project …

In Frames | The Kashmir valley is not far
8 months, 2 weeks ago

In Frames | The Kashmir valley is not far

The Hindu  

At a height of 359 metre over the river Chenab, taller than the Eiffel tower in Paris, the Chenab bridge is the world’s highest railway bridge. Passing through difficult mountainous terrain, the project includes several major bridges and tunnels, including the Pir Panjal tunnel — India’s longest railway tunnel at over 11 kilometre in length. On February 20, Prime Minister …

Plans to connect Kashmir with rest of India through rail pushed to July
10 months ago

Plans to connect Kashmir with rest of India through rail pushed to July

The Hindu  

Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a newly electrified railway line between Baramulla and Sangaldan in Jammu and Kashmir, his ambition to connect Kashmir via rail to the rest of India may well have to wait for a few more months, as the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project has been delayed due to infrastructural snags. With the Lok Sabha election …

World's highest rail bridge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi being developed as tourist spot
1 year, 2 months ago

World's highest rail bridge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi being developed as tourist spot

Hindustan Times  

The world’s highest steel arch rail bridge over the Chenab River in Reasi district, Jammu is being developed as a tourist spot with authorities calling for necessary measures for increasing the visitors’ footfall, officials said on Sunday. World's highest rail bridge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi being developed as tourist spot The 1.3-km rail bridge located 359 metres above the …

‘India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge connecting J&K is ready', says railway minister | Watch
1 year, 7 months ago

‘India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge connecting J&K is ready', says railway minister | Watch

Hindustan Times  

Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday announced that India’s first cable-stayed Anji Khad Bridge is now ready for use while posting a timelapse footage of making of the bridge. Anji Khad bridge, India's first cable-stayed railway bridge, in Reasi district. Read | Railways completes installing cables of India’s first cable-stayed bridge in 11 months Reacting to the tweet of …

Taller Than Eiffel Tower, World’s Highest Railway Bridge Over Chenab River in J&K to Open Soon
1 year, 8 months ago

Taller Than Eiffel Tower, World’s Highest Railway Bridge Over Chenab River in J&K to Open Soon

News 18  

Taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Jammu and Kashmir will soon get a 1.315-km long bridge built at a dizzying height of 359 metres. The railway bridge operates over the Chenab River and is part of ₹35,000 crore worth Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link. Reasi: Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw performs ‘bhumi poojan’ at the site where first trail run of …

India's first cable-stayed rail bridge on Anji river in J-K nears completion
1 year, 8 months ago

India's first cable-stayed rail bridge on Anji river in J-K nears completion

Deccan Chronicle  

Jammu: The first cable-stayed railway bridge of India is nearing completion and the deck of the bridge is expected to be ready by May this year on the Anji river in Jammu and Kashmir, Northern Railway officials said. According to officials, the last deck portion of Anji bridge which is designed to withstand wind speeds of 213 kilometres per hour …

India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge nearing completion
1 year, 8 months ago

India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge nearing completion

The Hindu  

Twenty years in the making, the delayed construction of the Anji Khad bridge in Jammu’s Reasi district is a major chink in the Indian Railways’ ambitious plan to seamlessly connect Kashmir to Jammu, and the rest of India. After missing multiple deadlines, including those in 2017 and 2022, the ₹400 crore project to build India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge is …

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link: Railways shares progress work
1 year, 9 months ago

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link: Railways shares progress work

Live Mint  

The Ministry of Railways has shared the details of the Udhampur, Srinagar-Baramulla railway link project on Twitter. Completed Works: Tunnel Mining: 163.07Km of 163.88Km Track Laying: 45.66km of 117.7Km Major Bridges: 22 of 26 -1315 metre Chenab Bridge: 100% -777 metre Bridge No. Last month, a railway official told PTI news agency that the USBRL project is heading towards completion …

India’s longest escape tunnel constructed in J&K: 5 things to know
2 years ago

India’s longest escape tunnel constructed in J&K: 5 things to know

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Railways has completed a 12.8- km tunnel, which is the longest escape tunnel of India, on the 111 km under-construction Banihal-Katra railway line in Jammu and Kashmir, a government statement said. The escape tunnel 'T-13' has been constructed to facilitate rescue work in case of an emergency. Here is everything you need to know about the longest escape …

Indian Railways shares pics of Chenab Bridge, its beauty enchants netizens
2 years, 3 months ago

Indian Railways shares pics of Chenab Bridge, its beauty enchants netizens

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Railways recently took to Twitter to share stunning pictures of the Chenab Bridge located over the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir. "A sight of the breathtakingly beautiful Chenab Bridge," wrote the Ministry of Railways while sharing the photos. The pictures show the arch of the under-construction railway bridge towering over clouds, the sun shining brightly over it …

Higher than clouds! Check out breathtaking photos of Chenab Railway Bridge
2 years, 3 months ago

Higher than clouds! Check out breathtaking photos of Chenab Railway Bridge

India TV News  

Chenab Rail Bridge: Indian Railways has shared new photos of the Chenab Railway Bridge showing the under-construction sight covered in breathtakingly beautiful clouds. The 1.315 kms long bridge -- which is being built at a dizzying height of 359 metres -- can fit the entire Eiffel Tower, plus roughly a 10-storied tall building below it. When completed, it will connect …

World's highest pier railway bridge on Jiribam–Imphal in Manipur takes shape | WATCH
2 years, 3 months ago

World's highest pier railway bridge on Jiribam–Imphal in Manipur takes shape | WATCH

India TV News  

Highlights The under-construction bridge is 141 meters high and 703 meters long According to railways, 75 per cent of work on the bridge has been completed Almost 89.20 per cent of work on the project has been completed on Jiribhim-Imphal line is completed Jiribim-Imphal Railway Line: The Railways has shared a glimpse of the Noney Bridge -- world's highest pier …

World’s highest rail bridge on Chenab gets ‘golden joint’
2 years, 4 months ago

World’s highest rail bridge on Chenab gets ‘golden joint’

Hindustan Times  

Just two days before India’s 75th Independence Day, the world’s highest rail bridge over the Chenab river in the Kouri area of Reasi district, the much-awaited engineering marvel, achieved another milestone when the overarch deck of the bridge was completed with a golden joint on Saturday. “In the 90 days pending works of the bridge, including rail tracks, shall be …

World's highest rail bridge golden joint completed, workers celebrate with Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav | Photos
2 years, 4 months ago

World's highest rail bridge golden joint completed, workers celebrate with Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav | Photos

India TV News  

Highlights The bridge falls on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway line The 1.315 kms long bridge -- built at a dizzying height of 359 metres It can fit entire Eiffel Tower, plus roughly a 10-storied tall building below it Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway line: In a proud moment and more than that a challenging one, the golden joint of world's highest railway bridge on …

Chenab Bridge Ready: Mountains Moved, J&K Tourism May Soar With World's Highest Rly Bridge
2 years, 4 months ago

Chenab Bridge Ready: Mountains Moved, J&K Tourism May Soar With World's Highest Rly Bridge

News 18  

Bungee jumping from the world’s highest single-arch railway bridge? Jammu and Kashmir’s Chenab Bridge, which is almost ready for launch, may soon become a tourist attraction or even a hub for adventure sport such as bungee jumping. “The location of the bridge and the height of the deck make it an appropriate location for promotion of tourism and adventure sports …

Bihar: Reconstructed Gandhi Setu, India's longest steel bridge, to be fully functional from today
2 years, 6 months ago

Bihar: Reconstructed Gandhi Setu, India's longest steel bridge, to be fully functional from today

India TV News  

Mahatma Gandhi Setu, the longest steel bridge in the country, will be opened to the public today. The bridge will give much-needed relief to commuters of both the sides of Gandhi Setu who often faced traffic snarls due to congestion as the bridge couldn't cater to heavy loads. Gandhi Setu is the longest steel bridge in the country Gandhi Setu …

This Video of World’s Highest Railway Bridge Over Chenab River in J&K Will Leave You Awestruck - News18
2 years, 8 months ago

This Video of World’s Highest Railway Bridge Over Chenab River in J&K Will Leave You Awestruck - News18

News 18  

Ministry of Railways on Tuesday shared a video of the world’s highest Railway Arch Bridge being constructed over the Chenab River in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Watch the glimpses of the progress of the world’s highest Railway Arch Bridge over Chenab River.” https://twitter.com/RailMinIndia/status/1511302616474537989?s=20&t=QgXGiWjRI4WaqTBqTZOoBg Indian Railways is constructing the arch bridge on river Chenab which is 1.3-km-long and is …

Why Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Project with Longest Tunnel is an Engineering Marvel
2 years, 8 months ago

Why Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Project with Longest Tunnel is an Engineering Marvel

News 18  

India is expected to get the railway bridge that will connect the Kashmir valley to the rest of the country. Major Benefits • Integration of Kashmir valley and other frontier areas by rail with the main landmass of the country, ending historical isolation • Economic development of the people of the region • Positive impact on the environment as Railways …

Jammu & Kashmir: Railways conducts successful trial of electric train
2 years, 8 months ago

Jammu & Kashmir: Railways conducts successful trial of electric train

Live Mint  

Indian Railways has conducted a successful trial run of electric train between Budgam- Baramulla section in Jammu & Kashmir. of India planned a 326 km long railway line joining the Kashmir Valley with the Indian Railways network. The rail line in the Kashmir Valley was constructed in a phased manner with the Railway steadily commissioning rail sections between Anantnag-Mazahom in …

'Over the Clouds': Stunning Photos of Jammu and Kashmir's Chenab Bridge Go Viral
2 years, 10 months ago

'Over the Clouds': Stunning Photos of Jammu and Kashmir's Chenab Bridge Go Viral

News 18  

We got a small glimpse of the work in progress of the world’s highest bridge on Monday when Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a picture of the Chenab Bridge on his social media handle. The 1,315-meter Chenab bridge in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi area intends to improve connection to the Kashmir Valley. Calling it an engineering marvel, he said, …

AP PHOTOS: India builds strategic tunnel project in Kashmir
3 years, 2 months ago

AP PHOTOS: India builds strategic tunnel project in Kashmir

Associated Press  

SONAMARG, India — High in a rocky Himalayan mountain range in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir, hundreds of people are working on an ambitious project to drill tunnels and construct bridges to connect the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh, a cold-desert region isolated half the year because of massive snowfall. Officials say a 6.5-kilometer tunnel, the first of four, is already …

Closing the gaps: Ten iconic bridges and how they’re changing India
3 years, 3 months ago

Closing the gaps: Ten iconic bridges and how they’re changing India

Hindustan Times  

The way Vinay Gupta, president of the Indian Institution of Bridge Engineers, sees it, Independent India is living through its golden age of bridge-building. “People travel over these marvels every day, never once realising their role in holding India together.” In Kashmir, the world’s highest rail bridge:Chenab River Bridge, under construction It doesn’t have a name yet. With its bright …

Arch of world's highest railway bridge on Chenab river in J-K completed
3 years, 8 months ago

Arch of world's highest railway bridge on Chenab river in J-K completed

India TV News  

The construction of the arch of the world's highest railway bridge above the bed of the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir was completed on Monday. The Railway Ministry said the 5.6-meter last piece of metal was fitted at the highest point of the arch on Monday. Northern Railway General Manager Ashutosh Gangal said the construction of the bridge involves …

Lower Ends of Arch of World's Highest Railway Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir Connected
3 years, 9 months ago

Lower Ends of Arch of World's Highest Railway Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir Connected

News 18  

In a historic moment, the railways has connected the two ends of the main arch of the world's highest bridge on the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district which will provide direct connectivity to Kashmir Valley. The minister, who also shared a video of the achievement, had said it was set to become the world's highest railway bridge. …

Indian Railways completes the arch bottom of the Chenab bridge| Watch Video
3 years, 9 months ago

Indian Railways completes the arch bottom of the Chenab bridge| Watch Video

Live Mint  

Indian Railways'engineering marvels the World’s highest Bridge - the Chenab Bridge has completed a major milestone as the engineers completed the arch bottom of the bridge on Sunday. The special bridge across the river Chenab having central span of 467 m is being built at a height of 359m from the river bed. "This is the tallest railway bridge in …

Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla rail link: Work on all-weather connectivity to J&K underway in mission mode
3 years, 11 months ago

Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla rail link: Work on all-weather connectivity to J&K underway in mission mode

India TV News  

Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal reviewed the progress of the ongoing Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link National Project in Jammu & Kashmir. Vijay Sharma, Chief Administrative Officer/ Construction USBRL Project apprised the minister about the latest status of work on the last leg of the project between Katra-Banihal. Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla Rail Link The USBRL is a National project undertaken by the …

First Pakistan and now China creating border dispute under a mission: Rajnath
4 years, 2 months ago

First Pakistan and now China creating border dispute under a mission: Rajnath

The Hindu  

First Pakistan and now China is creating dispute on the border under a mission, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday after inaugurating 44 permanent bridges across seven States and Union Territories built by the Border Roads Organisation. Talking of the situation along the northern and eastern borders, Mr. Singh said, “We have a border of about 7,000 km with …

Railways achieve new feat, completes excavation work on 8.6-km long tunnel in Himalayas. Details
4 years, 2 months ago

Railways achieve new feat, completes excavation work on 8.6-km long tunnel in Himalayas. Details

India TV News  

Started almost 10 years ago, the excavation work inside 8.6-km-long railway tunnel in Banihal area of Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, one of the upcoming and most awaited railway projects in India, has been completed, officials have informed. Railways complete excavation work on key tunnel on Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla upcoming line | Key takeaways The vital tunnel between Changaldar and Khari is …

Complete Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link by August 2022, J&K LG asks Railways
4 years, 4 months ago

Complete Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link by August 2022, J&K LG asks Railways

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir railway link project between Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla, a 272-km railway line being built at Rs 27,949 crore is one of the most challenging projects Indian Railways has undertaken. The upcoming railway route will Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link | Key highlights Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has also directed railways to connect Rajouri-Poonch and Kupwara region in Kashmir with the rail link. …

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