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Detailed explanation-1: -The Chenab Rail Bridge is a steel and concrete arch bridge between Bakkal and Kauri and just 42 km from main Reasi town in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The bridge spans the Chenab River at a height of 359 m (1, 178 ft) above the river, making it the world’s highest rail bridge.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chenab bridge: The world’s highest rail bridge in India is an engineering marvel. Indian railways took to their social media to share breathtaking pictures of Chenab bridge, the world’s highest rail bridge in Jammu and Kashmir.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indian Railways also celebrated India’sIndependence by flying the Tricolour atop the Noney Bridge in Manipur. The bridge which is being constructed across river Ijai near Noney is an engineering marvel because the tallest pier height will be of 141 meter.

Detailed explanation-4: -By Press Trust of India: The ‘golden joint’ of the Chenab railway bridge, connecting two ends of the deck of the world’s highest railway bridge, was unveiled in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Saturday. The bridge will provide direct connectivity to the Kashmir valley.

Detailed explanation-5: -The ‘Golden Joint’ of Chenab Railway bridge was inaugurated on August 13, 2022. It was decked with the National flag to celebrate the “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”. It is the highest railway bridge in the world. It is located in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.