Reasi, June 6 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the iconic Chenab Railway Bridge in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, marking a historic milestone in Indian infrastructure.

Located between the remote villages of Kauri and Bakkal, the bridge stands 359 metres above the Chenab River-making it the highest railway bridge in the world, even taller than the Eiffel Tower by 35 metres. The bridge spans a total length of 1,315 metres.

Built to withstand strong winds of up to 260 km/h and seismic activity, the bridge is engineered for a lifespan of 120 years.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelIt has been constructed at a cost of Rs 1,486 crore.

This bridge is a key part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (U...