Stunning images of world's tallest railway bridge in Kashmir
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the world's tallest railway bridge in Chenab of Kashmir.
The Chenab Bridge will provide all-weather rail connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of India, significantly reducing travel time between Katra and Srinagar.
This 272-kilometer-long project, costing around Rs 43,780 crore, includes 36 tunnels (spanning 119 kilometers) and 943 bridges.
It is situated at a height of 359 meters above the river, the Chenab Rail Bridge is an architectural marvel.
Spanning across 1,315 meters, this steel arch bridge stands 35 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
The bridge can endure winds of up to 260 km/h and remains stable in Seismic Zone-V.
Built using 30,000 tons of steel, it rests on foundations as wide as half a football field.
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