Unveiling the World's Tallest Railway Bridge

From Vision to Reality:

- NABEEL JEHANGIR

Surrounded by the snow-capped mountains and lush valleys of the Himalayas, the Chenab Rail Bridge is not just an engineering marvel but also a testament to country's determination to bridge even the most remote parts of the country.

The bridge was officially inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India on 6th June 2025, a historic event in the history of the country's infrastructure and a turning point for Jammu and Kashmir.

The Chenab Rail Bridge is an integral component of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, conceived to establish a reliable railway connection between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of India. The idea, first proposed in the early 2000s, faced immense hurdles. The region's harsh terrain, deep gorges, complex geology, frequent landslides, and security concerns delayed progress multiple times. Yet, through perseverance, innovation, and engineering brilliance, the project was never abandoned. Today, the Chenab Rail Bridge—connecting Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir—is a tangible representation of India's commitment to inclusive development.