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Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate the world's tallest Chenab Bridge to the nation. Additionally, he will inaugurate two Vande Bharat trains. This advancement now allows travelers to journey directly from Kashmir to Srinagar by train in any season.
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The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Chenab Bridge around 11 AM and will tour the deck. Following this, he will inaugurate the Anji Bridge and officially flag off the Vande Bharat trains around noon. Later, various development projects with an investment over 46,000 crore rupees will be launched or dedicated in Katra.
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The architectural wonder of the Chenab Rail Arch Bridge, located 359 meters above the river, is the tallest railway arch bridge in the world. It stands 1,315 meters long, towering 35 meters above the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Designed to withstand earthquakes and high winds, it symbolizes resilient engineering.
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This bridge can withstand winds up to 260 km/h and remains stable in Seismic Zone-V areas. Constructed using 30,000 tons of steel and with a foundation spanning as wide as half a football field, the bridge has an expected life span of 120 years, allowing trains to travel at speeds up to 100 km/h.
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The Chenab Bridge can endure earthquakes of up to 8 on the Richter scale, as well as withstand explosions equivalent to 40 tons of TNT. A significant impact of the bridge will be the enhanced connection between Jammu and Srinagar. The Vande Bharat train facilitates travel between Katra and Srinagar in approximately 3 hours, reducing current travel time by 2-3 hours.
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The Prime Minister will also dedicate the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project to the nation. This 272-kilometer project, with a cost around 43,780 crore rupees, includes 36 tunnels (spanning up to 119 kilometers) and 943 bridges.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the world's tallest railway bridge over the Chenab River and the nation's first cable-stayed Anji Bridge. Spanning 1.3 kilometers, the railway bridge over the Chenab River rises 359 meters, 35 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower. Stable against windspeeds up to 260 km/h, its construction involved 30,000 tons of steel and a foundation as wide as half a football field.
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Vande Bharat train fares are ₹715 for chair cars and ₹1320 for Executive Class (EC). These trains feature anti-freezing technology, a heating system for sub-zero conditions, 360-degree rotating seats, USB charging points, and include pure vegetarian meals with local dishes. The Vande Bharat train service begins for passengers on June 7th.
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These trains will operate four times daily between Katra and Srinagar. Currently, their sole stop will be in Banihal, offering both chair car and Executive Class accommodations. Alongside a vegetarian menu, local culinary delights will also be served to passengers.
