World’s Highest Railway Bridge: Trial Run of MEMU Train on Chenab Rail Bridge in J&K

A trial run of a MEMU train was successfully conducted on the newly constructed Chenab Rail Bridge, marking a significant milestone in the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. The train traversed the world’s highest railway bridge, spanning 467 meters at a height of 359 meters, highlighting the ambitious project’s progress towards integrating the Kashmir Valley into the Indian Railway network.

India’s Highest Rail Bridge Completes Successful Trial Run

The Indian Railways successfully conducted a trial run on the world’s highest steel arch rail bridge over the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir. The bridge, standing 359 meters above the riverbed, is a crucial part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail link (USBRL) project and is expected to connect Reasi district in Jammu to Kashmir via railway line.

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