J&K: Railways launch main arch over Chenab bridge, higher than Eiffel Tower

Published: Nov 06, 2017, 03:23 IST | Updated: Nov 06, 2017, 03:23 IST

The Indian Railways has launched the main arch of the world's highest bridge on the River Chenab in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district which will provide direct connectivity to the Kashmir Valley.

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Higher than the Eiffel Tower

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111-km stretch between Katra and Banihal

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1.3-km-long bridge to cost Rs 1,250 crore

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Made to sustain earthquakes

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Chenab facing downstream

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Chenab bridge

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