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PM Modi Inaugurates the Tallest Chenab Railway Bridge

Katara (Jammu-Kashmir) – On 06.06.2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the tallest railway bridge in the world on Chenab River from the Reasi area. After inauguration, he walked around the place and inspected the area. He also flagged off the first ‘Vande Bharat’ train from Katra railway station to Srinagar. This train will go to Srinagar via Chenab bridge. PM Modi also travelled on this train and crossed Chenab bridge. This bridge will help to reach Srinagar from Katra in three hours as against ten hours required earlier.

Chenab Bridge is considered to be a historical phase in the journey of providing basic infrastructure in India. This bridge is also considered to be an important stage in the development of Jammu-Kashmir. Even after 77 years of independence, Kashmir loses contact with the rest of the country during the snow fall. National Highway-44 is closed which has been the road to go to the valley. Now, this bridge will help in keeping continuous connection.

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Magnificence of Chenab Railway Bridge

1. The height of the bridge is 39 metres more than the height of Eiffel Tower in Paris

2. The bridge is five times taller than Qutub Minar

3.It took more than 20 years to build this bridge  

4. It cost more than Rs 15,000 crores to build the bridge

5. Two trains will be operated on six days in a week from Katra to Srinagar

6. The cost of ‘Compartment Chair’ is Rs 715/-

7. The cost of ‘Executive Chair’ is Rs 1,320/-

8. Kashmir will be connected to India all 12 months

Chenab bridge will give momentum to Jammu-Kashmir’s development – PM Narendra Modi   

After inauguration, in his address, PM Modi stated that with the blessings of Mata Vaishnodevi, Kashmir valley has been connected to the railway network. This project is not just a name but it is the new strength of Jammu-Kashmir. It is an announcement of the new power of India. Chenab bridge will be a link of prosperity for both Jammu and Kashmir. It will promote tourism, will increase railway connectivity and business.

Kashmir apples will be able to reach big markets across India. Dry fruits, Pashmina shawls and handicrafts will reach any part of the country. People of Jammu-Kashmir will be able to travel to any part of India. People go to see the Eiffel Tower in France but this bridge is much taller than the Eiffel Tower. Now, people will visit Kashmir using Chenab bridge. This bridge itself will become a tourist place. People will take selfies on selfie-point. This bridge is an excellent example of engineering. It is a roar of the bright future of India.

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