Explore quirky transport facts with SpotGenie — from highway signs and flyovers to traffic cameras and the longest red light in India. Fun, insightful, and 100% factual.
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A jetty that *floats*? Sounds like science fiction, right? Yet, it’s very real, and it’s right here in Goa! Dive into how India’s first floating concrete jetty is making waves (literally) in transport innovation.
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As of October 2025, the Namo Bharat RRTS train on Delhi–Meerut corridor is India’s fastest operational train reaching 160 km/h. Discover how it surpassed Vande Bharat.
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Discover the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, India’s longest expressway stretching 1,386 km across 6 states. A marvel of engineering reducing travel time from 24 to 12 hours. Learn fascinating trivia and hidden features behind this mega project.
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The world’s first plastic-waste road was quietly born in Chennai. What looked like asphalt was actually recycled innovation, a technology now paving thousands of kilometers across India.
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The New Zuari Bridge in Goa, India’s second-longest cable-stayed bridge, merges engineering excellence with coastal charm. Stretching 640 m across the Zuari River, it connects North and South Goa, reshaping travel and tourism across the Konkan.
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The Signature Bridge isn’t just Delhi’s newest crossing, it’s India’s first asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge, soaring 165 m above the Yamuna with a futuristic silhouette that redefined the capital’s skyline.
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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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The Panval Nadi Viaduct in Maharashtra stands as one of Asia’s tallest railway bridges, a 64 m-high engineering marvel that pioneered the incremental launching technique in India. Discover how this 1990s innovation redefined railway construction across the Konkan.
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Built in 1974, the **Godavari Bridge** in Rajahmundry remains India’s **second-longest rail-cum-road bridge**, connecting East and West Godavari. An engineering marvel of its time, it continues to inspire awe for its dual-deck design and lasting strength.
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Built in 1881, the **Narmada Golden Bridge** in Bharuch, Gujarat, remains one of India’s oldest iron bridges still in use. Despite multiple floods and over a century of wear, this golden marvel continues to stand tall, a true testament to engineering that outlived empires.c
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Once the pride of India’s infrastructure, the **Mahatma Gandhi Setu** in Patna remains a 5.75 km symbol of engineering and resilience. Now reborn with modern steel decks, it continues to unite North and South Bihar over the timeless Ganga.
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Tucked away in Meghalaya’s hills, the **Jadukata Bridge** near Ranikor is an unsung engineering masterpiece, a 140 m concrete cantilever that appears to float mid-air. One of India’s longest of its kind, it beautifully merges form, function, and the spirit of the Northeast.