World's Highest Railway Arch Bridge Inaugurated in Jammu and Kashmir
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Inauguration of the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge. |
| Date | June 6, 2025 |
| Location | Jammu and Kashmir, India (over the Chenab River in the Himalayas). |
| Project | Part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL). |
| Project Duration | 42 years (completed in 2025). |
| Total Railway Line Length | 272 km (electrified). |
| Bridge Height | 359 meters (1,178 feet) above the Chenab River. |
| Bridge Length | 1,315 meters in total. |
| Arch Span | 467 meters wide, 480 meters long. |
| Materials Used | 25,000 metric tons of steel and concrete. |
| Design Features | Wind-resistant (up to 266 km/h), earthquake-safe, anti-rust paint. |
| Global Rankings | Tallest railway bridge, 16th-highest bridge, 11th-longest arch bridge. |
| Significance | Connects Kashmir Valley to the rest of India, boosting trade and tourism. |
| Top 5 Highest Rail Bridges (2025) | 1. Chenab Bridge (India, 359m) <br>2. Beipanjiang Bridge Shuibai <br>3. Baluarte Bridge <br>4. Fengyu Bridge <br>5. [Others not specified]. |