Chenab Bridge - World's Highest Bridge | It Happens Only in India | National Geographic

A wonder of science is being built in the beautiful valleys of Kashmir. The world's highest railway bridge, the Chenab Bridge. It is 1,315 meters long and is built at a height of 369 meters from the bottom of the river. And this bridge, decorated with the meaning of 467 meters, is also taller than buildings like the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Unity. Under the protection of the Chenab Bridge, Uttar Railway and KRCL, the company of Shapurji Palanji Group is building Afcons. In order to overcome this, earthquake response was obtained from IIT Roorkee and incorporated into the design. Now listen to an amazing thing. 25,000 tons of metal is being used in this. That is three times more than the Eiffel Tower. Do you know, when the Chenab Bridge is ready, what will be its biggest attraction? Its arch. Engineers have spent almost two and a half years to prepare it with the help of cable cranes. But this bridge not only focuses on beauty, but also on all other aspects. It can easily withstand the temperature of minus 20 degrees Celsius and the stormy winds that run at a speed of 260 kilometers per hour. Isn't that amazing? Moreover, its structure is so strong that it will also face high magnitude earthquakes such as the Gujarat earthquake of 2001. The beauty of this bridge is that even if one of the pillars is missed, you can still have the bridge intact. Major fabrication has been done at site. As compared to what is normally done in the European countries, the quality that has been achieved has been appreciated by a lot of international experts who have come and visited this project site. This bridge, which is being built in Driyasi district, will not only connect the Kauri and Bakkal villages of Kashmir, but will also prove helpful in starting direct rail service from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. This project has set a benchmark in both in terms of quality and engineering with the help of our owners, Northern Railway and active support from Kokan Railway Corporation Limited and the local population. Chinnaab Bridge will not only pave the way for better transportation, but will also be a catalyst for social and economic development. Seeing this, every Indian will proudly say, it happens only in India.