Know The Facts About World's Highest Railway Bridge Chenab

Aman Trivedi

Chenab River Railway Bridge

The world's highest single-arch railway bridge in India, which spans between Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir

World's Highest Railway Bridge

It is the world's highest railway bridge and is even 35 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower.

Bridge Height

The bridge stands about 359 meters (1,178 feet) above the Chenab River.

Bridge Design

The bridge is arch-shaped in design, made up of steel which is a key structural element.

Vande Bharat Express

India's high-speed train Vande Bharat will run between Jammu and Srinagar on the bridge once it becomes operational.

Life Span Of The Bridge

It is designed to last 120 years and can withstand wind speeds of up to 266km/h, while the train will cross at a speed of 100km/h

An Engineering Marvel

While the bridge can withstand a wind speed of 266 km/h, it can also endure earthquakes and extreme weather conditions.

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