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Modi Unveils World's Highest Railway Bridge in Kashmir

6/6/2025

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the breathtaking Chenab railway bridge in Kashmir, now the highest single-arch bridge globally, soaring 35 meters above the Eiffel Tower. This monumental achievement, two decades in the making, finally links Kashmir to the Indian railway network, transforming travel and connectivity in the region.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the breathtaking Chenab railway bridge in Kashmir, now the highest single-arch bridge globally, soaring 35 meters above the Eiffel Tower. This monumental achievement, two decades in the making, finally links Kashmir to the Indian railway network, transforming travel and connectivity in the region.