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 completed and by next two years, i.e, by December 2024, the train will pass over this bridge on way to Srinagar. The term ‘golden joint’ was coined by civil engineers… It’s the world’s highest railway bridge.” “We can confidently say that the bridge would be roughly 98 per cent complete after the golden joint is finished,” said Giridhar Rajagopalan, deputy managing director of Afcons. Another official informed that entire 111-km Katra-Banihal rail project faced delays due to challenges like young Himalayan terrain, a tectonically active area with faults and folds.

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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 …

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: 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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  

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Indian flag waves atop golden joint at world's highest railway bridge on Chenab
2 years, 4 months ago

Indian flag waves atop golden joint at world's highest railway bridge on Chenab

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of Railways has recently taken to its official Twitter handle to share a video of the world's highest railway bridge on Chenab in Jammu and Kashmir. Several national flags of India can be seen waving atop the golden joint at the world's highest railway bridge on Chenab. "Our national pride flying high at the world's highest railway arch …

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 …

Chenab Bridge Gets Golden Joint; Likely to Launch on Aug 13
2 years, 4 months ago

Chenab Bridge Gets Golden Joint; Likely to Launch on Aug 13

News 18  

In a big milestone, the overarch deck of the iconic Chenab Railway Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, which is world’s highest railway bridge, will get completed with a golden joint this month, pushing the project to 98 per cent completion. “Once the golden joint is completed, we can safely say that the bridge is about 98% complete,” said Giridhar Rajagopalan. …

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 …

'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, …

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Sambit Patra share stunning photos of world's highest railway bridge in J&K; see pictures
2 years, 10 months ago

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Sambit Patra share stunning photos of world's highest railway bridge in J&K; see pictures

Firstpost  

In the photographs, the Chenab Bridge can be seen arching above the clouds with mountains in the backdrop Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw posted a stunning photograph of Chenab bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge, on the Koo app. “The world’s highest arch Chenab Bridge over the clouds,” the minister wrote in the caption. With a height of 359 metres …

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 …

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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