Trains will soon be zooming over the Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, popularly known as the highest rail bridge in the world. According to the Northern Railway, the train service from Ramban to Reasi will start soon.
The Trial Run
To prepare for the same, the very first trial train run on the world’s highest railway bridge was conducted. The bridge is built over the Chenab River in Jammu & Kashmir, India. The train was run between Sangaldan and Reasi, and an exclusive video of the same was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Ashwini Vaishnaw, minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India.
Talking to ANI about the trail run, deputy commissioner of Reasi, Vishesh Mahajan, said, “This is an engineering marvel of the modern world. The day when the train will reach Reasi will be a game-changing day for the district. It is a proud moment for us, as our engineers have created a marvel. It is the eighth wonder of the world. The bridge, the wind speed, and its strength are wonderful. The exact date cannot be said, but I hope the day comes soon.”
