What is special about Chenab bridge?

The Chenab Rail Bridge is an Indian railway steel and concrete arch bridge between Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. 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.

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).

When was the Chenab bridge built?

August 2004
Chenab Rail Bridge/Construction started

What type of bridge is Chenab bridge?

Arch bridge
Deck arch bridge
Chenab Rail Bridge/Bridge type

What does Chenab bridge connect?

Indian Railways Chenab Bridge: World’s highest railway bridge is all set to connect Kashmir to Kanyakumari! The inception of the game-changer Chenab bridge happened in the year 2004 and the arch closure of this iconic bridge in Jammu and Kashmir was completed recently.

How high is Chenab bridge?

1,053′
Chenab Rail Bridge/Clearance below

How tall is Chenab bridge?

1,178′
Chenab Rail Bridge/Height

How long is the Chenab bridge?

4,314′
Chenab Rail Bridge/Total length

Where is Chenab bridge is located?

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.

Is Chenab bridge operational?

Bridge will remain operational at restricted speed of 30 Km/Hour even after removal of one pier/trestle. Bridge designed to bear earthquake forces of highest intensity zone-V in India.

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.

Where is Chenab bridge?

Where is the Chenab Bridge in India?

The Chenab Bridge is a 1315 m long, steel arch railway bridge under construction in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The bridge is a part of the Jammu-Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Line (JUSBRL) project being undertaken by the Indian Railways.

How difficult is the crossing of the Chenab River?

The crossing of the Chenab river is one of the most challenging parts of the project. The bridge comprises of a 530 m long approach bridge, and a 785 m long arch bridge.

What is the method of arch construction of Chenab Bridge?

The following points describe the proposed methodology for arch construction of Chenab bridge: The erection of the arch will be done using derrick crane and cable crane. The process has begun with the erection of the main piers by cable crane. After that, the deck is launched up the axes of support S-40 and S-50.

Will the world’s highest railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir open soon?

Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, is almost ready, and will likely open for railway operations soon.

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