Chenab Bridge: PM Modi To Inaugurate World's Highest Railway Bridge On June 6

(News Agency)- Union minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday informed that the world’s highest railway bridge, the Chenab Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025. Terming the bridge a “proud symbol of new India’s strength and vision", Singh said that the bridge is built to withstand nature’s toughest tests. Taking to X, the Union minister wrote, “History in the making… Just 3 days to go! The mighty Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge, stands tall in Jammu and Kashmir. Part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL), it is built to withstand nature’s toughest tests."All you need to know about the Chenab Bridge: The Chenab Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir is poised to become the world’s highest railway bridge, stretching 13,115 meters and standing 359 meters tall. The bridge is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail project is built to improve regional connectivity. Engineered to withstand winds up to 260 kmph and designed for a lifespan of 120 years, the Chenab Bridge has passed mandatory tests including high-velocity winds, extreme temperatures, earthquakes, and hydrological impacts. It is situated in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. The bridge features an arch-shaped design, making it an architectural marvel. The arch is made of steel and is one of the key structural elements of the bridge. The arch bridge has 17 spans and the linear length of the main arch span is 460 metres and it is curvilinear.