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Jammu-Kashmir: As tall, as strong. Whether it is minus 20 degree temperature or 260 km. Wind speed is high, no problem. Even earthquakes and explosions will not cause damage. No one will believe unless they see. It will surprise the people who see it. We say that the pride of modern India is about the Chenab Bridge. It is a major part of the Udampur-Srinagar Barmulla (USBRL) railway project under construction in Jammu-Kashmir. Standing on the crest of river Chenab, the height of this bridge is Eiffel
MORE THAN A TOWER: The eyes of the whole world are fixed on this highest railway bridge in the world. This dream project of Indian Railways is going to be operational in January. The Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate it.
The Chenab Bridge will play an important role in connecting Kashmir with the rest of India’s rail network. The height of this bridge is 359 meters, built over the river Chenab in Raisi district of Jammu and Kashmir. The height of Chenab Railway Bridge is 29 meters higher than the famous Eiffel Tower in France. The height of the Eiffel Tower is 330 meters. The bridge has been built with a budget of around Rs 1,005 crore. Its length is 1315 meters. 530 meters of Ethu is built on soil and the last 785 meters is built on the river Chenab. It is designed for 120 years. About 30,000 metric tons of steel have been used in the construction of the Chenab Bridge, while 66,000 cubic meters of concrete have been used. 100 km per hour on top of that. The train can run at speed. The bridge has been blast-proofed with the help of DIR in order to prevent terrorist attacks. In addition, the bridge can withstand wind blowing at half the speed of 200 kmph. It is built to withstand large earthquakes. This bridge has been under construction for 18 years. There were about 300 engineers, more than 1300 employees. It is important to note that the construction of this bridge is also a major contribution of Odia engineers. After two decades of waiting for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, this bridge has been built.
The project was initially approved in 2003 but was delayed due to stability and security concerns. The Central Government approved the construction of the Chenab Bridge in 2004 under the Udampur to Srinagar to Baramulla Rail Line (USBRL) project in Jammu and Kashmir. In 2008, Apcons Infrastructures got its fix. Its construction started in 2010. The work could not be done properly due to various reasons. Finally, in 2017, the construction of the bridge was accelerated. In between, the work of the project was interrupted again due to the coronavirus epidemic. The Chenab Bridge has been constructed as an arch (circular) bridge keeping in view the local geography and climate. DIRD and Konkan Railway Zone of Indian Railways have provided assistance in the construction of the bridge.
As much as this bridge has brought a new sunrise for India from the security point of view, it has raised concerns for countries like Pakistan and China. After this bridge is fully functional, the army can move easily and can also transport weapons. The railway bridge constructed in Reasi district will not only connect Kauri and Bakal in Kashmir; it will also greatly help the railway journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. The Chenab Bridge will not only create a new chapter in transport in Kashmir; Rather, social, economic, and tourism development will also be covered by the media. Trains have started running on the newly constructed Chenab Railway Bridge in Jammu-Kashmir. The railway engine from Sangaidan to Reasi was successfully tested. Regarding the bridge, Mr. Mullick, in-charge of the Odia project, said, “This bridge has been constructed using the latest technology. The construction of this bridge has to face various challenges.
On the other hand, before crossing the Chenab, Anji Khad Bridge falls on the way. It is said to be the country’s first cable-stayed railway bridge. The cable-stayed bridge connecting Katra to Riasi has been completed. The trial may take place next month. An engineer has made the impossible possible by constructing a cable-stayed bridge in a remote area of the Himalayan mountains under adverse conditions. The length of this bridge is 725 meters. 473 meters from Ethuru are only covered by cables. This bridge is supported by 96 cables.
