Anji Khad Bridge – India’s First Cable-Stayed Railway Marvel
Opened on 6 June 2025, the Anji Khad Bridge is India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge, spanning ~473 m with a 331 m pylon. Built in Reasi, Jammu & Kashmir, it's an engineering milestone in Himalayan terrain.
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- What & Where: The Anji Khad Bridge spans the Anji River (a tributary of the Chenab) in Reasi district, Jammu & Kashmir. It is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) between Katra and Reasi.
- Type: First cable-stayed railway bridge in India.
- Dimensions & Design Highlights:
• Cable-stayed segment length: ~ 473.25 m.
• Main pylon height: ~ 331 m.
• Number of cables: 96 cables of varying lengths.
• Design is asymmetrical: a single high pylon on one side anchoring the span. - Construction & Opening: Built by Hindustan Construction Company (HCC), construction began in ~2017. Trial runs and safety tests done in 2024. Opened for regular train traffic on 6 June 2025.
- Performance Specs & Safety: Designed to withstand seismic activity, strong winds, and includes structural health monitoring systems. Train speed capacity ~100 km/h over the span.
🌟 Why It Matters
Anji Khad Bridge is more than a new bridge. It’s a strategic connector in the extreme Himalayan terrain, improving connectivity, reducing travel risk, and showcasing modern Indian engineering in a region with steep gorges, seismic risks, and challenging geology. It sets a precedent for future bridges in similar terrain.
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