<h5>Where is the world’s highest railway bridge going to open?</h5><p>The world's highest railway bridge will begin operation soon for rail traffic. It was built in Jammu and Kashmir over the Chenab River. The bridge is at the height of 359 metres (1,178 feet). This is 35 metres higher than Paris' Eiffel Tower (wow!).</p><p>The bridge between Bakkal and Kauri in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district forms an important route from Katra to Banihal (both are towns in Jammu and Kashmir). This bridge is a part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL).</p><p>Reports say the construction of India's highest railway bridge was the most difficult civil engineering problem faced by any railway project in the country. All essential tests have been successfully completed to prepare the bridge for opening.</p><h5>What tests have been conducted?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/world%E2%80%99s-highest-railway-bridge-to-open-soon%2Fthe-chenab-bridge-is-about-to-open-soon.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=8ae0d847-86a3-497b-bb8a-50d33a1041f8"><figcaption><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">The Chenab Bridge is about to open soon. Photo by Ministry of Railways.</span></span></figcaption></figure><p>It is important to conduct tests before opening a bridge at such heights. Tests are done to ensure there is no malfunction. Any malfunction can have serious impacts, such as the bridge collapsing. This can harm people travelling on it. Tests assure the safety of people and cargo.</p><p>Flaws can be identified and corrected. The ability to endure bad weather conditions can also be checked. So, various tests like high-velocity wind, extreme temperature, and earthquake-prone tests were conducted. Authorities have checked the impacts caused by the rise in water level. The test results are all positive (yay!).</p><p>The Chenab railway bridge can withstand wind speeds of up to 260 kilometres per hour (kmph) and will have a lifespan of 120 years. The people of Jammu and Kashmir will finally have this bridge after waiting for two decades (20 years) as the project was delayed.</p><h5>What was the reason for the delay?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/world%E2%80%99s-highest-railway-bridge-to-open-soon%2Frailway-minister-ashwini-vaishnaw-conducting-the-trolley-inspection.jpeg?alt=media&amp;token=cc19ae6a-cbf6-466a-9c28-2b6140d9d788"><figcaption><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw conducting the trolley inspection of the Chenab bridge. Photo by Konkan Railway.</span></span></figcaption></figure><p>The project was approved in 2003. The bridge's construction began in 2004. However, it was stopped because of concerns about the safety of rail passengers and the stability of the bridge. In 2008, the then government gave the contract to build this bridge. The bridge's construction was restarted. But, it missed multiple deadlines that increased the delay.</p><p>Thankfully, the bridge will be opened soon. The opening of the long-delayed bridge can provide joy and relief to the people. It can also improve the economic opportunities in the area.</p><p>Would you like to take a train ride across the world’s highest railway bridge? Tell us in the comments below!</p>

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