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India.com
2 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Chenab railway bridge, taller than Eiffel Tower, is constructed by..., its cost Rs...
दुनिया का सबसे ऊंचा रेल ब्रिज 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.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Chenab Rail Bridge to bring Delhi and Kashmir closer
The Chenab Rail bridge is all set to be inaugurated on June 6 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after 'Operation Sindoor'. The railway bridge, which is also the world's highest, has been built over the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district. As per the government, this bridge will be a key part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project in the union territory. The railway bridge has been designed by WSP. As per the Canadian-based engineering firm, the Chenab Railway Bridge is the world's highest and longest steel arch bridge. The Chenab bridge has a total length of 1315 metres. "The free span length of the bridge is 467 m measured from the surface of the river below, the height of the bridge deck is 350m," states WSP. As per the engineering firm, the bridge was constructed with 27,000 tonnes of steel. The bridge was constructed through a joint venture between Indian companies Afcons Infrastructure, VSL India, and South Korean company Ultra Construction. Apart from being a key part of the USBRL railway project, the Chenab bridge will also bring Delhi closer to Kashmir. The bridge is situated 600 km North of New Delhi and aims to connect the Kashmir valley with the rest of India through a railway network. With its inauguration set for later this week, the rail link will also work to revive tourism in the valley, especially after the Pahalgam attack on April 22, which has led to a reduction in tourist footfall in the valley. On April 22, a terror attack in Pahalgam's Baisaran meadow, killed 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen. Following the terror attack, the tourism industry faced a major setback as many fled the union territory. Over a month after the attack, efforts to revive tourism in the valley remain ongoing, especially due to the contribution tourist activity holds for Kashmir's economy. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah recently conducted a cabinet meeting in Pahalgam as part of the state government's effort to revive tourism.
