The world's highest railway bridge, situated on the Chenab River, is nearing completion. This bridge will connect Ramban to Reasi, making travel to the Kashmir Valley more accessible. Train services are set to begin soon, connecting the valley to the Indian railway network. The bridge is a monumental engineering feat, surpassing...
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the height of the Eiffel Tower by 35 meters. It is part of a larger project aimed at improving connectivity to the Kashmir Valley. The track between Reasi Railway Station and Banihal has been completed, and trolley testing is scheduled for later this month. Following the successful testing, a train will be run with a single coach. The 111-kilometer stretch from Katra to Banihal, with a total of eight stations, will be operational soon. The bridge and the rail project have generated widespread excitement amongst the locals, including pilgrims visiting Mata Vaishno Devi.