The 272 km long Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, which is to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is an electrified railway corridor with 36 tunnels and 943 bridges.
Its main attraction is the Katra-Banihal section, where 97.42 km out of the 111 km long section passes either over tunnels or bridges. This section also includes T-50 tunnel, which is about 13 km long and is the longest railway tunnel in India. Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Railway Board Information and Publicity Dilip Kumar said that the Katra-Bani Khand was fired alone 97.42 There are tunnels and bridges in the kilometer area.
Kumar said, “Today, Prime Minister will dedicate the USBRL (Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link) project to the nation. Apart from this, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate two important bridges, the world’s highest railway Arch Bridge-Chenab Bridge and India’s first cable-sted rail bridge, fig bridge … It is a 272-km project, we have made a electrified project under which we have made 3636 pulls. The Katra -Banihal section will be known especially for bridges and tunnels because 97.42 km of this 111 km long section will be either a bridge or tunnel. It also has the longest tunnel of Indian Railways, T50 – it is at an altitude of about 1,000 feet.
Describing the engineering importance of both bridges, Kumar said that he has been designed to withstand especially earthquakes and strong winds. “He said,” The bridge on the Chenab River is a miracle of historical engineering. We have left behind Eiffel Tower (in height) and this bridge is 359 meters high. 359 meters high and 35 meters higher than Fil Tower and Five Gaunna is elevated by the fire. 29,800 MT Steel is located in 5, but it has been made in such a way that it can also bear the bridge in strong winds. Gaya, and 725 km long and 331 km high … These two bridges are unique in itself. “
Describing the time and facilities of the Vande Bharat trains flashed by the Prime Minister, Kumar said, “Railways have decided to run two trains on this section (Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link). Two Vande Bharat Express trains will run daily from Katra to Srinagar. The train will reach Srinagar at 11.10 am in about 3 hours, passing through Banihal. It has been at a cost of Rs 43,780 crore, including 36 tunnels and 943 bridges spreading up to 119 km.
The miracle of architecture, located at an altitude of 359 meters from the river, is the Chenab Rail Bridge is the highest railway Arch bridge in the world. It is a 1,315 meter long steel arch bridge designed to withstand seismic and air conditions. A major impact of this bridge will be to increase the contact between Jammu and Srinagar. It will take only 3 hours to travel between Katra and Srinagar through the Vande Bharat train running on the bridge, which will reduce the current journey of 2-3 hours. Prime Minister Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra will also flag off two Vande Bharat Express trains going to Srinagar and returning. These trains will provide a fast, comfortable and reliable travel option for residents, tourists and pilgrims other than others.
