PM Modi to Inaugurate World's Highest Railway Bridge on June 6

By A Staff Reporter

New Delhi — Union Minister Jitendra Singh has announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the iconic Chenab Bridge on June 6, marking a monumental moment in India’s infrastructure journey. The bridge, built across the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir, holds the distinction of being the world’s highest railway bridge.

In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Singh wrote: “Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the Chenab Bridge on 6th June... History in the making. Just 3 days to go! The mighty Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, stands tall in Jammu and Kashmir...”

The Chenab Bridge, part of the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, towers 359 meters above the riverbed — 35 meters higher than the Eiffel Tower. It connects the Katra and Banihal sections, significantly enhancing connectivity in the remote and mountainous region of Jammu and Kashmir.