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 trial run on the world's highest railway bridge over Chenab in Reasi on Thursday. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} “An electric train with eight bogies carrying officials and staff of the Northern Railways successfully conducted a trial run between Sangaldan in Ramban and Reasi at a speed of 40 km per hour,” said a Railways official. It was the first ever full train that crossed over the iconic bridge between Dugga and Bakkal stations over the Chenab river, which is the world’s highest railway bridge with a central span of 467 meters at a staggering height of 359 meters, said the official.

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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 …

Kashmir Rail Link to Connect Delhi and Srinagar by January 2025
1 month ago

Kashmir Rail Link to Connect Delhi and Srinagar by January 2025

Deccan Chronicle  

The eagerly anticipated Kashmir Rail Link, part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project, is expected to become operational by January 2025, facilitating seamless train travel between New Delhi and Srinagar. The train will feature three classes—AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, and AC 3 Tier—with fares ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹3,000. Key stops along the route include Ambala Cantt, Ludhiana, …

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 …

Watch: Indian Railways conducts successful trial run on Chenab rail bridge - world’s highest railway bridge
6 months ago

Watch: Indian Railways conducts successful trial run on Chenab rail bridge - world’s highest railway bridge

Live Mint  

The Indian Railways on Thursday conducted a successful trial run between the Sangaldan - Reasi section, the world’s highest steel arch rail bridge over Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir. “Successful trial run of MEMU train between Sangaldan - Reasi section of USBRL project,” said Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a post on X. Higher than Eiffel Tower The 1.3 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Vande Bharat express to run in Kashmir by next year: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
1 year, 8 months ago

Vande Bharat express to run in Kashmir by next year: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Hindustan Times  

Union railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday hoped that trains to Kashmir, including ‘Vande Bharat’, may start chugging on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project by January next year. Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday hoped that trains to Kashmir, including ‘Vande Bharat’, may start chugging on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project by January next year. After conducting an inspection of …

Railways to operate Vande Bharat Metro train between Jammu and Srinagar: Ashwini Vaishnaw
1 year, 8 months ago

Railways to operate Vande Bharat Metro train between Jammu and Srinagar: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Firstpost  

Addressing mediapersons at the first run of a track-mounted trolley on the world’s highest arch bridge constructed on the Chenab river, Ashwini Vaishnaw said the USBRL project will be completed by December this year or January 2024 Jammu: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said a Vande Bharat Metro train will be operated between Jammu and Srinagar in Jammu and …

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 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 …

J-K: Banihal-Hingni stretch of USBRL project likely to be completed by June end
1 year, 9 months ago

J-K: Banihal-Hingni stretch of USBRL project likely to be completed by June end

India Today  

Work on a 23-km stretch from Banihal to Hingni on the prestigious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line project in Jammu and Kashmir is likely to be completed by the end of June, an official said. READ | T49 tunnel, longest railway tunnel, in J-K to soon become pride of the nation He said the sector passes through various tunnels and bridges and …

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 …

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project heading towards completion
1 year, 9 months ago

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project heading towards completion

The Hindu  

The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link project is heading towards completion with 90% of its sanctioned cost of ₹37,012.26 crore utilised, a senior railway official said on February 27. The official said the prestigious national project, being personally monitored by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, is progressing “very well” and the works are taking place in “top gear” …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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