'Chenab Bridge Shows PSUs Can Deliver World-class Infra'

Konkan Railway's SANTOSH KUMAR JHA, in a conversation with Suman KJha, explains the finer points about the landmark project in Jammu & Kashmir

- Suman KJha

How was it while working towards building the Chenab Bridge?

The Chenab Bridge, a landmark of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, is an engineering feat that surpasses global records. Towering at 359 meters above the riverbed, 35 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower, it is the highest railway arch bridge in the world. It is engineered to withstand 266 kmph winds and Zone V seismic activity. The bridge is a symbol of human ingenuity and a benchmark for future high-altitude infrastructure projects. The lessons learned and best practices developed during construction can contribute to capacity building within the Indian infrastructure sector.