Indian Railways will soon connect Jammu & Kashmir to the rest of India! The national transporter is executing the extremely challenging Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail link Project, also called the USBRL in Jammu & Kashmir. The last 111 kilometres long stretch of the USBRL project includes the crucial Chenab river bridge - the world’s highest railway bridge, and the Anji Khad bridge which is Indian Railways’ first cable-stayed bridge. We take a look at some stunning images and facts about Indian Railways’ USBRL project that make it special:
The service will not only provide all-weather connectivity but also reduce travel time between Srinagar and Jammu from six hours to 3-4 hours. Kashmir’s fruit growers will also get better access to outside markets, freed from their reliance on NH44, which suffers frequent disruptions.
Anji Khad bridge: India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge is nearing its completion, with the structure ready and the track laying work expected to start soon, sources told TOI. “The bridge is physically completed. Presently, the lift-off of stay cables to check forces in cables with multi-jacks is in progress,” sources said. Being built as a part of Indian Railways’ Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link, the Anji Khad bridge is indeed an engineering marvel and a breathtaking sight. We take a look at some interesting facts about the Anji Khad bridge and its importance for Indian Railways connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir.
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