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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a significant milestone by inaugurating the world's tallest railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir. The Chenab Bridge, standing 359 meters high, represents an extraordinary engineering achievement accomplished under challenging geographical conditions. Modi personally interacted with engineers and workers, celebrating their resilience and technical expertise in completing this complex project. The bridge not only enhances regional connectivity but also symbolizes India's growing infrastructure capabilities in difficult terrains.

Key Points: Modi Inaugurates World's Tallest Chenab Railway Bridge in J&K

  • World's tallest railway bridge at 359 meters surpassing Eiffel Tower
  • Completely mechanized track ensures highest safety standards
  • Connects Katra and Srinagar through advanced infrastructure
  • Vande Bharat trains launched in strategic connectivity move
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PM Modi inaugurates Chenab Bridge in J&K, interacts with engineers, workers

PM Modi celebrates engineering marvel at 359m Chenab Bridge, symbolizing infrastructure triumph in challenging Jammu and Kashmir terrain

"A marvel of engineering excellence - PM Narendra Modi"

Jammu, June 6

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Chenab Railway Bridge, after which he visited the photo exhibition highlighting technical hardships faced during the construction of the Bridge.

PM Modi interacted with the engineers and the skilled workers who braved all odds of weather and topography to complete the World’s tallest Bridge at 359 metres, 35 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower of Paris.

The PM congratulated the engineers and workers for braving all odds to complete the construction of the Bridge in a record time, which is a marvel of engineering excellence.

MoS (PMO) Dr Jitendra Singh and J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accompanied the Prime Minister when he visited the photo exhibition showing the various challenges faced during the construction of the bridge.

PM Modi showed keen interest in understanding the technical problems faced during the construction of the Bridge. The CEO Railway Board, Satish Kumar, briefed the PM during the photo exhibition.

Satish Kumar accompanied the PM when he inaugurated the Chenab Bridge while he went round the inaugural track.

The PM was informed that the maintenance of the Katra-Srinagar railway track is totally mechanised, making it the first such railway track in the country.

This makes the track the safest in the country. The PM also inaugurated the Anji Khad cable-stayed Railway Bridge, which is the first of its kind railway bridge in the country.

PM walked across the bridge holding the national flag, and also went across the bridge in a railway coach.

L-G Manoj Sinha, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, and CM Omar Abdullah were with PM Modi.

PM Modi will then go to Katra town, the base camp town of the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, from where he will flag off two Vande Bharat trains, one from Katra to Srinagar and the other from Srinagar to Karra.

While the PM will physically flag off the Katra-Srinagar train, he will flag off the Srinagar-Katra train through virtual mode.

The PM will also lay the foundation stone and inaugurate projects worth Rs 46,000 crore.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
What an engineering marvel! 🇮🇳 The Chenab Bridge is truly a testament to India's infrastructure capabilities. Hats off to the engineers and workers who braved extreme conditions to complete this project. Hope this improves connectivity and tourism in J&K.
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Priya M.
While the bridge is impressive, I hope the government focuses equally on safety measures. The terrain is challenging and we've seen accidents in hilly regions before. Proper maintenance and regular checks are crucial.
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Arjun S.
This is a game-changer for Jammu & Kashmir! Better connectivity means more economic opportunities for locals. The Vande Bharat trains will make pilgrimage to Vaishno Devi much easier for senior citizens. Kudos to all involved! 🙏
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Neha T.
The photos of construction challenges must be incredible! Would love if Railways released a documentary showing how they overcame such difficult terrain. Our engineers deserve more recognition for such world-class projects.
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Vikram J.
₹46,000 crore is a huge investment. While infrastructure is important, I hope the local population benefits directly through jobs and business opportunities. Development should be inclusive in border regions.
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Suman L.
The mechanized track maintenance is a brilliant innovation! Safety first always. Hope this technology gets implemented across other mountain railways like Darjeeling and Nilgiri too. #ProudIndian

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