India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge at Anji Khad, located in Jammu and Kashmir, marks a significant milestone in the nation’s railway infrastructure development. Part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, the bridge aims to enhance connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of the country.
The bridge features a 290-meter main span and stretches approximately 1,300 meters in length, with a height of 196 meters above the Anji Khad river. It is supported by 96 cables fastened to a single pylon on the Reasi side. The project, estimated at Rs 458 crore, will allow trains to travel at speeds of up to 100 km/h once completed.
This bridge is one of several key infrastructure projects, including the Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest single-arch railway bridge, and the upcoming New Pamban Bridge, India’s first vertical lift bridge. These projects are set to transform India’s transportation network and overcome geographical challenges in the region.
