US EditionPM Hails Kashmir to Kanyakumari Rail Connectivity - The Statesman
- On June 6, 2025, the world’s tallest railway arch bridge, the Chenab Rail Bridge located in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, was officially opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- The bridge is part of the decades-long Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project, which began after Maharaja Pratap Singh proposed rail routes in 1884 to connect Kashmir with India.
- Constructed over harsh Himalayan terrain using advanced seismic isolation and corrosion-resistant materials, the 359-meter bridge spans 1.3 km steel arch and required precision to overcome severe weather and geological challenges.
- The Chenab Bridge, which cost around ₹1,486 crore, facilitates the operation of Vande Bharat Express trains on the route from Katra to Srinagar, cutting travel time to less than three hours and enhancing tourism, defense capabilities, and economic development in the region.
- The inauguration completes a century-old vision integrating Kashmir’s rail line with India’s network, marking a historic milestone in regional connectivity and symbolizing national unity and engineering resilience.
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PM hails Kashmir to Kanyakumari rail connectivity - The Statesman
In a big infrastructure push to Jammu and Kashmir and connecting it with the rest of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail line project is not just a name, it is the identity of the new power of Jammu & Kashmir.
A 140-year-old dream gets fulfilled with Kashmir-Kanyakumari rail link
The inauguration of the last section of the Udhampur-Baramulla-Srinagar Rail Link, Chenab Bridge and Ajni Bridge will enable direct train travel from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. The project, which needed modern engineering capabilities, was a dream of the Dogra king of Jammu and Kashmir, Maharaja Pratap Singh, who in the late 1880s envisioned the route and engaged British engineers for surveys.
‘Kashmir To Kanyakumari’ Rail Network Now A Reality: PM
Jammu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described the completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) as a historic milestone and a symbol of national integration, as he flagged off the first Vande Bharat train between Katra and Srinagar. Speaking at a massive public gathering in Katra, Modi called the moment “a grand celebration of India’s unity and willpower.” “With the blessings of Mata Vaishno Devi, Kashmir has now been…
Chenab and Anji bridges not just names, reflect new strength of J&K: PM Modi - South Asian Daily
Chenab and Anji bridges not just names, reflect new strength of J&K: PM Modi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated a slew of projects in Jammu and Kashmir, including the Chenab bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge, and the Anji bridge, the country’s first cable-supported bridge. After opening the unprecedented projects for the public, PM Modi addressed the large gathering and described them as the ones reflecting the new stre…
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