India’s Chenab Bridge inauguration set to be on June 6, 2025. PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the world’s tallest railway bridge that now connects Kashmir to the rest of the nation by train. Here’s what makes it a masterpiece.
A Historic Moment for Indian Railways
India is all set to make history with the Chenab Bridge inauguration. It will be the tallest railway bridge in the world, to be inagurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025. This grand structure will finally link the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India by rail — a dream nearly four decades in the making.
Why Is the Chenab Bridge inauguration So Special?
- Taller Than the Eiffel Tower!
Standing 359 meters above the riverbed, the bridge is 35 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower, making it the highest rail and arch bridge globally. - Part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Line (USBRL)
The bridge completes a crucial part of the 272 km USBRL project, with 63 km (Katra-Sangaldan section) being inaugurated during this event.
A Marvel of Engineering
- Located in Seismic Zone-V, with challenging terrain and no road access, the bridge is built using cutting-edge engineering solutions.
- International & Indian Collaboration:
- Design & Construction: Afcons Infrastructure, South Korea’s Ultra Construction, VSL India
- Design Support: WSP Group (Finland), Leonhardt Andra and Partners (Germany)
- Research & Safety: IISc Bangalore, IIT Delhi & Roorkee, DRDO
- Resilience at Its Best:
Built to survive:- Earthquakes up to 8.0 on the Richter scale
- Explosions of up to 40 tonnes of TNT
- Wind speeds up to 266 km/h
- Temperatures as low as -20°C
Construction & Technology
- 28,660 metric tonnes of steel used
- Equipped with advanced monitoring systems for wind, temperature & stress
- Designed using advanced 3D modeling software like Tekla
Changing Lives in Kashmir with The Chenab Bridge Inauguration
This bridge isn’t just about trains — it’s about transformation.
- Travel between Jammu and Srinagar becomes faster and safer
- Boosts economic development in the Kashmir Valley
- Enhances connectivity to remote regions.
The Cost of Progress
This engineering wonder came at a cost of ₹1,400 crore, but its value is far beyond numbers.
Save the Date: June 6, 2025
The Chenab Bridge inauguration marks a new era of connectivity, development, and national pride. With its unmatched design and structural brilliance, this bridge is more than infrastructure — it’s a symbol of India’s engineering excellence and unbreakable unity.
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