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Modi to Inaugurate World’s Highest Chenab Rail Bridge and Flag Off Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat on June 6

The ceremony completes a decades-long rail link to Kashmir, setting the stage for tourism-driven economic growth in the region.

Chenab Bridge will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi this week
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The height of the bridge is 359 meters, which is even more than that of the Eiffel Tower, making it the world's highest railway arch bridge.
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Overview

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 359-metre-high Chenab Bridge and flag off the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express on June 6, 2025.
  • The Chenab Bridge’s steel arch design in Reasi district is built to withstand wind speeds over 250 km/h and major seismic activity.
  • The 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link includes 36 tunnels covering 119 km and nearly 1,000 bridges.
  • Vande Bharat services will initially run between Katra and Baramulla, with direct Jammu connectivity expected after yard expansion is completed by August or September.
  • Launched in 1997 and beset by weather, geological and security challenges, the project has cost over ₹41,000 crore and now nears full operation.