Launch of main arch of Chenab Bridge on Katra-Banihal rail section in Jammu & Kashmir, India

LAUNCH OF THE MAIN ARCH INCLUDES WORLD’S LONGEST CABLE CRANE ARRANGMENT WITH HEAVY SEGMENTS LAUNCHED FROM TWO ENDS OF THE BRIDGE VIZ. KAURI END AND BAKKAL END

The launch of the main arch features as a noteworthy endeavor as it entails carrying heavy segments from the two ends of the bridge viz. Kauri end and Bakkal end and includes categorically the world longest cable crane arrangement. Senior officers of KRCL and Northern Railway along with construction partners were present on this historic occasion.

It may be interesting to note that the Chenab bridge on Katra- Banihal section of USBRL project is the world's highest Railway Arch bridge at 359 m height. World renowned national & international consultants have been engaged during various stages of project. Detailed geo-physical studies, seismic studies, slope stability studies have been included. The Bridge shall be about 5 times higher than renowned Qutub Minar and about 35 m higher than Eiffel tower. First time on the Globe, Bridge has been designed for Blast Load in consultation with DRDO.

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