The Anji and Chenab Bridges

The Anji Bridge and the Chenab Bridge are both engineering marvels that are part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project — a strategic and national importance railway project by Indian Railways.

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 What is the USBRL Project?

• The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project aims to provide rail connectivity to the Kashmir Valley from the rest of India.

• It runs through challenging Himalayan terrain, making it one of the most difficult railway projects undertaken in India.

• The project includes multiple tunnels, bridges, and viaducts, including the Chenab and Anji bridges.

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Chenab Bridge:

• Built over the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir.

• World’s highest railway bridge — taller than the Eiffel Tower.

• Arch bridge made of steel and concrete.

• Symbol of India’s engineering capabilities.

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Anji Bridge:

• India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge.

• Crosses the Anji Khad, a deep gorge.

• Built in a region with very complex geology and strong winds.

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 Why not the other options?

• A. Konkan Railway Project: Located along India’s western coast (Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka) — not in Jammu & Kashmir.

• B. East Coast Railway Link: Related to eastern coastal areas like Odisha, Andhra Pradesh — unrelated.

• D. Golden Quadrilateral Rail Project: Connects major metro cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata) — no connection with the Kashmir Valley.

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 Summary:

The Anji and Chenab bridges are both part of the USBRL Project, a strategic railway initiative to connect the Kashmir Valley to the rest of India, involving extreme terrain and record-setting engineering feats.