Who made Chenab bridge?
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Who made Chenab bridge?
Indian Railways
Indian Railways has completed the construction of the arch of Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge located in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The construction of the 1,315m long bridge over the Chenab river is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project (USBRL).
How high is Chenab bridge?
1,053′
Chenab Rail Bridge/Clearance below
Which river has the world’s highest railway bridge built on in the world?
Chenab river
The construction of the arch of the world’s highest railway bridge that soars 359 metres above the bed of the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir was completed on Monday, with the Northern Railways terming the achievement a milestone.
Why was Chenab bridge built?
The 1.3-kilometre-long bridge aims to boost connectivity to the Kashmir Valley and it is being constructed at a cost of ₹1,486 crore as part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project.
Where is Chenab bridge in India?
Jammu and Kashmir
Chenab Bridge is an under-construction rail bridge, located between Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), India. The 1,315m-long bridge is being built at a height of 359m. Once completed, it will be the tallest rail bridge in the world.
What type of bridge is Chenab bridge?
Arch bridge
Deck arch bridge
Chenab Rail Bridge/Bridge type
Is Chenab bridge world’s highest?
The iconic Arch Bridge on the Chenab river is being built by the national transporter as a part of the USBRL project to connect the valley of Kashmir to the rest of the nation. The bridge is 1315m long and being 359m above the river bed level, it is known as the world’s highest rail bridge.
When did Chenab bridge start?
August 2004
Chenab Rail Bridge/Construction started
What is the highest bridge in India?
Chenab Rail Bridge
When completed, the bridge will span the Chenab River at a height of 359 m (1,178 ft) above the river, making it the world’s highest rail bridge….
| Chenab Rail Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Material | Steel and Concrete |
| Total length | 1,315 m (4,314 ft) |
| Height | (river bed to formation) 359 m (1,178 ft) |
| Longest span | 467 m (1,532 ft) |