Check Out The Breathtaking Visuals From Kashmir's First Vande Bharat Express Passing Anji Khad Bridge
Watch Vande Bharat cross India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge as PM Modi unveils record-breaking Chenab Bridge, marking a new era of rail connectivity in Jammu & Kashmir.
The first glimpses of Kashmir’s debut Vande Bharat Express gracefully traversing the Anji Khad Bridge are now out—and they’re nothing short of breathtaking. With snow-kissed mountains in the backdrop and engineering marvels beneath its wheels, this journey marks a new era in India’s rail connectivity.
Just a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled this engineering wonder, visuals from inside the semi-high-speed train have captivated the nation. The Anji Khad Bridge, designed to connect two strategic tunnels, isn’t just a bridge—it’s a symbol of India’s growing infrastructure ambition.
#WATCH | Visuals from inside of Kashmir's first Vande Bharat Express train as it crosses the Anji Khad Bridge, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday. pic.twitter.com/HwhaHnDGyn
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PM Modi Inaugurates Historic Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu & Kashmir
Earlier in the day, PM Modi landed at the Air Force Station in Udhampur and flew to Reasi to inaugurate another marvel—the Chenab Rail Bridge. Part of the long-awaited Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), this bridge now stands as the world’s tallest railway arch bridge, proudly stretching across the Chenab River.
This project is more than just an engineering feat. It’s a lifeline that weaves Kashmir into India’s larger rail network, ensuring smoother, faster, and more reliable travel for thousands. As PM Modi flagged off the first Vande Bharat Express from Katra to Srinagar, it marked the successful completion of the 272-km USBRL project—years in the making and deeply significant for the region’s development.
Anji Khad Bridge: India’s First Cable-Stayed Railway Bridge
In yet another milestone, PM Modi also dedicated the Anji Khad Bridge to the nation—India’s first-ever cable-stayed railway bridge, built over the Anji River in Reasi. Nestled about 80 km from Jammu, this striking structure connects Katra and Reasi, slicing through difficult Himalayan terrain with grace and grit.
Framed by dramatic cliffs and unpredictable weather, the bridge is a triumph of innovation and perseverance. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw captured the awe-inspiring spirit of the bridge in a video shared on social media, adding a poetic Hindi caption that loosely translates to: "Walk with resolve, the path of virtue is wide. Keep moving forward."
Anji Khad Bridge at a Glance
- Type: Cable-stayed railway bridge (India’s first)
- Total length: 725 metres
- Height above riverbed: 331 metres
- Main pylon height: 193 metres (inverted Y-shape)
- Support system: 96 high-tensile cables
- Total cable length used: 653 kilometres
- Steel used: Over 8,200 metric tonnes
- Construction duration: Completed in just 11 months
Infrastructure Worth ₹46,000 Crore Dedicated to the Nation
Alongside the rail inaugurations, PM Modi also announced a wave of infrastructure projects totaling more than ₹46,000 crore. These include key highways, flyovers, and the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, reinforcing the government’s push toward inclusive and strategic regional development.
Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of the Railway Board, summed up the sentiment surrounding these developments, calling the Chenab Bridge “one of the most historic milestones since independence.”
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