Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the iconic Chenab Rail Bridge in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir, marking a historic milestone in India’s infrastructure journey. The bridge, part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, is now the world’s tallest railway arch bridge and a testament to India’s engineering excellence.
Arriving at the Air Force Station in Udhampur earlier in the day, PM Modi flew by chopper to the inauguration site. He later flagged off the first Vande Bharat Express from Katra to Srinagar, celebrating the completion of the 272-km USBRL project that links Kashmir with the rest of India through seamless rail connectivity.
#WATCH | J&K: Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves the Tiranga as he inaugurates Chenab bridge – the world’s highest railway arch bridge.#KashmirOnTrack
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PM Modi also inaugurated India’s first cable-stayed Anji Bridge and dedicated multiple infrastructure projects worth over ₹46,000 crore, including new roads, flyovers, and the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence.
The Chenab Bridge, lauded globally for its structural complexity and strategic significance, stands as a symbol of national pride. Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of the Railway Board, hailed it as “one of the most historic milestones since independence.”
