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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Chenab Railway Bridge, the World's tallest Bridge, soaring 359 metres above the riverbed, making it 35 metres higher than the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris. Spanning the Chenab River, this architectural feat is part of the monumental Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL), now fully operational and linking the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India by rail for the first time.
The inauguration coincided with PM Modi's first visit to Jammu and Kashmir following 'Operation Sindoor', launched after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives.
The Chenab Railway Bridge is anticipated to significantly enhance transport, ease of traveling, and trade in the area. More than just a connectivity upgrade, it is expected to be a catalyst for economic growth and development in Jammu and Kashmir. As a vital component of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project, the bridge has been engineered for durability and resilience. Built to endure extreme conditions, it can withstand powerful earthquakes and wind speeds reaching up to 266 km/h. With a projected lifespan of 120 years, it stands as a symbol of long-term infrastructure planning and engineering excellence.
The Chenab Railway Bridge is an engineering masterpiece made of steel and concrete, stretching 1,315 meters across the deep gorge of the Chenab River. It comprises a 530-meter-long approach bridge and a 785-meter-long deck arch bridge — the main section that carries the railway line.
The world's tallest railway bridge was constructed mainly by Afcons Infrastructure Limited, with various other firms like VSL India and South Korea's Ultra Construction & Engineering Company also contributing significantly to its completion.
Konkan Railway Corporation Limited supervised the entire project on behalf of Northern Railway. Several other companies and organizations also contributed to the bridge's design and unique features. For example, Finland's WSP Group and Germany's Leonhardt Andrä and Partners were involved in the design process. Additionally, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) provided its expertise to make the bridge blast-proof.
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