What is the latest status of the project “Chenab Rail Bridge”?

The status recorded for “Chenab Rail Bridge” is Completed.

Who are the main government, EPC, and private stakeholders for “Chenab Rail Bridge”?

Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “Chenab Rail Bridge”: government bodies (Indian Railways), EPCs/contractors (Afcons Infrastructure, Ultra Construction & Engineering Company).

What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “Chenab Rail Bridge”?

Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Chenab Rail Bridge” to USD 17112200.

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Chenab Rail Bridge

Sector: Bridge • Location: Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Source: Firstpost

Project

Completed

The Chenab rail bridge is the world's highest railway arch bridge, built as part of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project in Jammu and Kashmir. It stands 359 metres above the river bed level and was constructed between Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district. The bridge is designed to withstand extreme weather, earthquakes, and blasts, and supports trains running up to 10

Status: Closed
Sector: Bridge, Rail, Mass Transit, Warehouse, Government
Location: Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Firstpost

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The project “Chenab Rail Bridge” is an infrastructure initiative in the Bridge sector, located in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Firstpost.

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Original status	Completed
Taiyo status	Closed
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The Chenab rail bridge is the world's highest railway arch bridge, built as part of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project in Jammu and Kashmir. It stands 359 metres above the river bed level and was constructed between Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district. The bridge is designed to withstand extreme weather, earthquakes, and blasts, and supports trains running up to 100 km per hour. It aims to provide all-weather rail connectivity to the Kashmir Valley, boost the local economy, and enhance strategic military logistics.
Original sector	Transportation
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Country	India
State	Jammu and Kashmir
City	Reasi

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Record type	Project
Sector	Bridge, Rail, Mass Transit, Warehouse, Government
Article published date	2025-06-07

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