In Pics: Stunning photos of world's highest Railways bridge on Chenab, taller than Eiffel Tower
The iconic arch-bridge will be 35 meters taller than the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris and will withstand up to 8 magnitude earthquakes and high-intensity blasts.
The Indian Railways is constructing the world's highest bridge on the river Chenab in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district. The iconic arch bridge on river Chenab is 1.3 km long and the construction is nearing completion. The Rs 1,250 crore bridge, which is 359 meters above the Chenab river bed, will be 35 meters taller than the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, officials said. The bridge will be able to withstand up to 8 magnitude earthquake and is a part of the Udhampur-Reasi-AnantnagSrinagar-Baramulla railway project. The main steel arch portion across the Chenab river is 476 meters in length and its height is 359 meters above the river bed.
Indian Railways' Chenab Bridge in J&K
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Indian Railways' Chenab Bridge in J&K
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Indian Railways' Chenab Bridge in J&K
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Indian Railways' Chenab Bridge in J&K
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Indian Railways' Chenab Bridge in J&K
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Indian Railways' Chenab Bridge in J&K
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