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Indian Railways completes arch closure of iconic Chenab Bridge, World's Highest Railway Bridge: See Pics
The total cost of the Chenab bridge is estimated to be Rs 1486 crore and the design life of the bridge is said to be 120 years.
Railways completes arch closure of World's Highest Railway Bridge, Chenab Bridge
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New Delhi: The Indian Railways on Monday (April 5, 2021) completed the Arch closure of the World's Highest Railway Bridge, the iconic Chenab Bridge. The news regarding the same was shared by Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal and the milestone was also appreciated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
(Photos taken from ANI and PTI)
Picture of Chenab Bridge
According to the Ministry of Railways, the completion of the steel arch of the Chenab Bridge was one of the most difficult parts of the bridge.
Railways said that this achievement is a major leap towards the completion of the 111 km long winding stretch from Katra to Banihal. "It is arguably the biggest civil-engineering challenge faced by any railway project in India in recent history," the Ministry of Railways said in a press release.
World's Highest Railway Bridge - Chenab Bridge
The 5.6-metre last piece of metal was fitted at the highest point on Monday and joined the two arms of the arch that currently stretch towards each other from both the banks of the river. This reportedly completed the shape of the arch that will then loom over the treacherous Chenab, flowing over 359 metres below.
Picture of Chenab Bridge
After completion of the arch work, removal of the stay cables, filling of the concrete in the arch rib, erection of the steel trestle, launching of the viaduct and track laying work will be taken up.
Chenab Bridge will be 35 meters higher than Eiffel Tower in Paris
Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, is 1315 m long. It will be 35 meters higher than Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Estimated cost of Chenab bridge is Rs 1486 crore
The total cost of the bridge is estimated to be Rs 1486 crore and the design life of the bridge is said to be 120 years.
Picture of World's Highest Railway Bridge
The World's Highest Railway Bridge is being designed to withstand high wind speed up to 266 km/hour. It is also designed for blast load in consultation with DRDO for the first time in India.
The Railways said that the Bridge will remain operational at a restricted speed of 30 km/hour even after the removal of one pier/trestle. It can also bear earthquake forces of the highest intensity zone-V in India.
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