The dream of rail from Kashmir to Kanyakumari has finally been fulfilled. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Vande Bharat Express till Kashmir on 19 April. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the Vande Bharat Express from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra on the occasion of the completion of 272 km long Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL).
This rail Chenab will run on the rail bridge, the prestigious Chenab rail bridge not only connects two mountains, but it also adds a new era in dreams, development and Kashmir for Jammu and Kashmir.
Signs of unwavering resolution
The Chenab Bridge built in the geologically complex and unstable terrain of the Himalayas is much higher than an achievement of the infrastructure. It is a symbol of India’s courage, innovation and unwavering resolve to bring progress. At this time, due to the Chenab Bridge, Indian engineering is playing all over the world. This Chenab Bridge is an unmatched workmanship of Indian engineering.
How much height of the bridge?
This bridge on the Chenab river near Salal Dam is 1,315 meters high. The main arch of the bridge is 467 meters in length. This arches can withstand the speed of air at 266 kmph. This bridge is higher than the Eiffel Tower in height.
It is about five times higher than the Qutub Minar from the bottom of the river to the railway level. The construction of the bridge has more than 28,000 metric tons of steel. The first cable crane system of its kind was introduced in Indian Railways. The “highest railway bridge in the world” is 359 meters above. It is the highest rail bridge in the world.
What arrangements for security
The day is not far away when the contact of the Kashmir Valley through the rail route will be 12 months with the whole country. At the same time, under the Udhampur-Baramulla railway project, many tunnels and bridges go and many sensors and high-tech CCTV cameras have been installed to monitor them, which will be monitored from the control room.
Chenab Railway Bridge, which is the tallest railway bridge in the world, can also bear a strong earthquake, it is also mine free and blast free. At the same time, the railway police are also constantly monitoring this bridge.
How much cost bridge
Chenab Bridge is located near Salal Dame above Chenab Dariya, is 1,315 meters long and its main arch is 467 meters. Its strong structure and technical excellence reflects. The construction of this bridge has cost Rs 14,000 crore. This bridge built on the Chenab River is not only famous for its grandeur and height, but it is also famous worldwide due to its design and technical characteristics. This bridge is a symbol of the efficiency of India’s railway engineering. People from India and abroad will also be attracted to see this.