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Modi Inaugurates Ambitious Rail Project Connecting Kashmir to Indian Plains
- On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab rail bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, which stands as the tallest railway bridge in the world, along with the country's first cable-stayed rail bridge spanning the Anji River.
- The Chenab bridge took over eight years to complete after construction approval in 2002 and start in 2017, with prior work on tunnels and approach roads enabling access.
- The 1,315-meter-long Chenab bridge stands 359 meters above the river—35 meters higher than the Eiffel Tower—and can withstand seismic activity and wind speeds up to 260 kph, while the 725-meter Anji bridge uses 96 cables for support.
- Modi said, "I promise you, I won't let developmental activities stop in Kashmir," highlighting the rail link will cut travel time between Katra and Srinagar to about three hours and boost tourism and livelihoods.
- The inauguration represents a key initiative to connect the Kashmir Valley with mainland India via railway, enhancing transportation links amid recent India-Pakistan conflicts, with goals to boost economic development and promote greater regional stability.
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