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India’s longest rail-cum-road bridge (4.94 km)

The Bogibeel Bridge in Assam stretches 4.94 km across the mighty Brahmaputra, making it India’s longest rail-cum-road bridge. Opened in 2018, it connects Assam with Arunachal Pradesh, strengthening both transport and national security.

Pratik Kamble

03 Oct 2025 — 1 min read

India’s longest rail-cum-road bridge

🧞‍♂️ SpotGenie Fact: India’s Longest Rail-Cum-Road Bridge — Bogibeel Bridge

The Fact

Name & Location: Bogibeel Bridge, spanning the Brahmaputra River between Dhemaji district (north bank) and Dibrugarh district (south bank), Assam.
Length: 4.94 km (India’s longest rail-cum-road bridge).
Opened: 25 December 2018, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Design: Steel and concrete rail-cum-road bridge, with a double rail line on the lower deck and three-lane highway on the upper deck.
Strategic role: Connects Assam with Arunachal Pradesh; reduces travel time between Tinsukia and Naharlagun by ~10 hours.
Military importance: Facilitates faster troop movement and logistics to India’s northeastern borders.
Engineering trivia: Designed to last 120 years; built with technology adapted to withstand high seismic activity zones.

📌 Validated by Indian Railways and official government sources.

Why it matters

Bogibeel Bridge isn’t just a transport link, it’s a strategic lifeline for the Northeast. By combining road and rail decks, it saves time, boosts connectivity, and strengthens India’s border infrastructure.

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