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Vande Bharat Express speeds over iconic Chenab Bridge in Jammu & Kashmir
✍️ Livemint
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 02:32 AM
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The Vande Bharat train successfully traversed the Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge, in Jammu and Kashmir, showcasing the capability of India’s semi‑high speed service.
A Vande Bharat Express recently rolled over the Chenab Bridge, the towering railway structure that spans the deep gorge of the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir. The train’s passage marked the first time the semi‑high speed service has been seen on the region’s most iconic bridge.
The Chenab Bridge, part of the ambitious Udhampur‑Srinagar rail link, is the world’s highest railway bridge, standing 359 metres above the riverbed. Its completion has been hailed as an engineering milestone, and the Vande Bharat run demonstrated that the line can accommodate modern, fast‑moving rolling stock.
Railway officials said the successful run underscores the operational readiness of the Kashmir corridor and is expected to boost passenger confidence, tourism and economic activity in the valley. A video of the train crossing the bridge was released by Livemint, capturing the dramatic scenery and the train’s sleek silhouette against the mountainous backdrop.
The event also highlights India’s push to expand semi‑high speed services beyond the national capital region, bringing faster, more comfortable travel options to remote northern states.
The Chenab Bridge, part of the ambitious Udhampur‑Srinagar rail link, is the world’s highest railway bridge, standing 359 metres above the riverbed. Its completion has been hailed as an engineering milestone, and the Vande Bharat run demonstrated that the line can accommodate modern, fast‑moving rolling stock.
Railway officials said the successful run underscores the operational readiness of the Kashmir corridor and is expected to boost passenger confidence, tourism and economic activity in the valley. A video of the train crossing the bridge was released by Livemint, capturing the dramatic scenery and the train’s sleek silhouette against the mountainous backdrop.
The event also highlights India’s push to expand semi‑high speed services beyond the national capital region, bringing faster, more comfortable travel options to remote northern states.