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   Indian Railways Chenab bridge: The construction of the arch of the world's highest railway bridge that soars 359 metres above the bed of the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir was completed on April 5. The 1.3-kilometre-long bridge aims to boost connectivity to the Kashmir Valley and it is being constructed at a cost of Rs 1,486 crore as part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project. Let us take a look at some of the key facts and images of Chenab bridge:

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   The bridge, which is 35-metre higher than the Eiffel Tower in Paris, is expected to be completed within a year. (PTI Photo)

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   The Railway Ministry said that the 5.6-metre last piece of metal (closure segment) was fitted at the highest point of the arch on April 5. (Photo: Twitter/Konkan Railways)

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   The bridge was designed for blast load in consultation with the Defence Research and Development Organisation. This is the first such design in the country and it can remain operational at a restricted speed of 30 kmph after removal of one pier or trestle. (Photo: Twitter/Konkan Railways)

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   The bridge is designed to withstand high wind speed of up to 266 kmph and earthquake forces of highest intensity. (PTI Photo)

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   This bridge is 1,315-metre long and is the highest railway bridge in the world being 359 metres above the river bed level. It will be 35 meters higher than the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris (France). (Photo: Twitter/Konkan Railways)