Chenab Bridge: World's Highest Railway Bridge Now In India

The world's highest single arch bridge is in J&K.

Taller than Eiffel Tower

Standing at 359 meters above the Chenab river bed, the iconic bridge, at its highest point, will be 35 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

5 times taller than Qutub Minar

Its height is about 5 times more than that of Qutub Minar.

Nearly INR 1250 crore has been spent on the construction of the bridge.

Money Spent

Earthquake Proof

The iconic arch bridge will be able to withstand up to 8 magnitude earthquakes and can withstand a blast of 30 kg of explosives.

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