Talking about the construction of the world’s highest railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister said that it will improve connectivity in the region.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with a delegation of students of Jammu & Kashmir at his residence.
The world’s highest steel arch rail bridge, spanning the Chenab River in Reasi district, Jammu, is undergoing development and will soon be turned into a prominent tourist attraction. In April 2021, the Chenab Rail Bridge’s arch was completed and the overall bridge was completed in August 2022. It is expected to open to rail traffic by end of December 2023 or by February 2024.
