Anand Mahindra Amazed by Vande Bharat Train Crossing Chenab Bridge
Taller than Eiffel Tower: Anand Mahindra left amazed by stunning video of Vande Bharat train gliding over Chenab Bridge
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Industrialist Anand Mahindra shared a video of the Vande Bharat Express crossing the Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting it as a breathtaking engineering marvel. The bridge, taller than the Eiffel Tower, is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link, crucial for all-weather connectivity in the region.
- 01The Chenab Rail Bridge stands at 359 metres (1,178 feet) above the riverbed, making it the tallest railway arch bridge in the world.
- 02Construction involved launching 93 deck segments, each weighing around 85 tonnes, and using nearly six lakh bolts.
- 03The bridge is designed to withstand wind speeds over 266 kmph and earthquakes up to magnitude 8.
- 04It connects Bakkal and Kauri, forming a key part of the 272-kilometre Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link.
- 05The Vande Bharat Express now operates on the Katra–Srinagar route, offering modern amenities and scenic views.
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Anand Mahindra, an Indian industrialist, expressed his admiration for the Vande Bharat Express after sharing a video of it crossing the Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir. He described the experience as breathtaking, emphasizing the bridge's status as the world's highest railway arch bridge. The bridge, part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, stands 359 metres (1,178 feet) above the Chenab River and features a steel arch stretching 467 metres. Constructing this engineering marvel required overcoming significant challenges in the rugged Himalayan terrain, involving 93 deck segments and over 28,000 tonnes of steel. The bridge provides essential all-weather rail connectivity to the Kashmir Valley, where road access is often hindered by heavy snowfall. The Vande Bharat Express now operates on the Katra–Srinagar route, allowing passengers to experience both the scenic beauty and the engineering feat up close.
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The bridge enhances transportation and connectivity in the Kashmir Valley, vital for residents and economic activities.
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