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	* '''June 2022:''' About 90% of construction work has been completed, and is now confirmed to make the bridge operational by December 2022.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Indian Railways completes close to 90 percent work on world`s highest Chenab rail bridge\|url=https://zeenews.india.com/railways/indian-railways-completes-close-to-90-percent-work-on-worlds-highest-chenab-rail-bridge-2477499.html/amp\|work= Zee News\|date= 24 June 2022\|access-date= 17 July 2022\|language=en}}</ref>		* '''June 2022:''' About 90% of construction work has been completed, and is now confirmed to make the bridge operational by December 2022.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Indian Railways completes close to 90 percent work on world`s highest Chenab rail bridge\|url=https://zeenews.india.com/railways/indian-railways-completes-close-to-90-percent-work-on-worlds-highest-chenab-rail-bridge-2477499.html/amp\|work= Zee News\|date= 24 June 2022\|access-date= 17 July 2022\|language=en}}</ref>
	* '''August 2022:''' About 98% of construction work has been completed.<ref>https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/jammu-and-kashmir-worlds-highest-chenab-bridge-to-be-launched-on-august-13</ref>		* '''August 2022:''' About 98% of construction work has been completed.<ref>https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/jammu-and-kashmir-worlds-highest-chenab-bridge-to-be-launched-on-august-13</ref>
	* '''August 2022:''' World's highest single-arch rail bridge over Chenab completed.~~<ref>https://www.connectedtoindia.com/worlds-highest-single-arch-rail-bridge-over-chenab-completed-10219.html</ref>~~		* '''August 2022:''' World's highest single-arch rail bridge over Chenab completed.

	==Maintenance==		==Maintenance==

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	* '''June 2022:''' About 90% of construction work has been completed, and is now confirmed to make the bridge operational by December 2022.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Indian Railways completes close to 90 percent work on world`s highest Chenab rail bridge\|url=https://zeenews.india.com/railways/indian-railways-completes-close-to-90-percent-work-on-worlds-highest-chenab-rail-bridge-2477499.html/amp\|work= Zee News\|date= 24 June 2022\|access-date= 17 July 2022\|language=en}}</ref>		* '''June 2022:''' About 90% of construction work has been completed, and is now confirmed to make the bridge operational by December 2022.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Indian Railways completes close to 90 percent work on world`s highest Chenab rail bridge\|url=https://zeenews.india.com/railways/indian-railways-completes-close-to-90-percent-work-on-worlds-highest-chenab-rail-bridge-2477499.html/amp\|work= Zee News\|date= 24 June 2022\|access-date= 17 July 2022\|language=en}}</ref>
	* '''August 2022:''' About 98% of construction work has been completed.<ref>https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/jammu-and-kashmir-worlds-highest-chenab-bridge-to-be-launched-on-august-13</ref>		* '''August 2022:''' About 98% of construction work has been completed.<ref>https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/jammu-and-kashmir-worlds-highest-chenab-bridge-to-be-launched-on-august-13</ref>
	* '''August 2022:'''World's highest single-arch rail bridge over Chenab completed.<ref>https://www.connectedtoindia.com/worlds-highest-single-arch-rail-bridge-over-chenab-completed-10219.html</ref>		* '''August 2022:''' World's highest single-arch rail bridge over Chenab completed.<ref>https://www.connectedtoindia.com/worlds-highest-single-arch-rail-bridge-over-chenab-completed-10219.html</ref>

	==Maintenance==		==Maintenance==

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	* '''June 2022:''' About 90% of construction work has been completed, and is now confirmed to make the bridge operational by December 2022.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Indian Railways completes close to 90 percent work on world`s highest Chenab rail bridge\|url=https://zeenews.india.com/railways/indian-railways-completes-close-to-90-percent-work-on-worlds-highest-chenab-rail-bridge-2477499.html/amp\|work= Zee News\|date= 24 June 2022\|access-date= 17 July 2022\|language=en}}</ref>		* '''June 2022:''' About 90% of construction work has been completed, and is now confirmed to make the bridge operational by December 2022.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Indian Railways completes close to 90 percent work on world`s highest Chenab rail bridge\|url=https://zeenews.india.com/railways/indian-railways-completes-close-to-90-percent-work-on-worlds-highest-chenab-rail-bridge-2477499.html/amp\|work= Zee News\|date= 24 June 2022\|access-date= 17 July 2022\|language=en}}</ref>
	* '''August 2022:''' About 98% of construction work has been completed.<ref>https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/jammu-and-kashmir-worlds-highest-chenab-bridge-to-be-launched-on-august-13</ref>		* '''August 2022:''' About 98% of construction work has been completed.<ref>https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/jammu-and-kashmir-worlds-highest-chenab-bridge-to-be-launched-on-august-13</ref>
			* '''August 2022:'''World's highest single-arch rail bridge over Chenab completed.<ref>https://www.connectedtoindia.com/worlds-highest-single-arch-rail-bridge-over-chenab-completed-10219.html</ref>

	==Maintenance==		==Maintenance==

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The '''Chenab Rail Bridge''' is an [[Indian railways|Indian railway]] steel and concrete [[arch bridge]] between Bakkal and Kauri in the [[Reasi district]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/chenab-arch-bridge-kashmir-7264526/|title=Quixplained: Chenab arch bridge which will connect Kashmir to Kanyakumari|date=7 April 2021|website=Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2020 |others=PTI |title=Chenab rail bridge to be ready by next year |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/chenab-rail-bridge-to-be-ready-by-next-year/articleshow/77314251.cms |access-date=2022-02-27 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> When completed, the bridge will span the [[Chenab River]] at a height of {{convert|359|m|ft|abbr=on}} above the river, making it the [[List of highest bridges in the world|world's highest rail bridge]].<ref name=":000">{{Cite web |last=Sagotra |first=Yogesh |date=7 November 2017 |title=World's tallest railway bridge on Chenab to complete by May 2019 |url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/jammu/worlds-tallest-railway-bridge-on-chenab-to-complete-by-may-2019/ |website=Greater Kashmir}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=2013-02-17 |title=World's highest rail bridge to come up across Chenab river |publisher=Hindustan Times |agency=PTI |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/World-s-highest-rail-bridge-to-come-up-across-Chenab-river/Article1-1012851.aspx |url-status=dead |accessdate=2013-02-17 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130217170019/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/World-s-highest-rail-bridge-to-come-up-across-Chenab-river/Article1-1012851.aspx |archivedate=2013-02-17}}</ref> In November 2017, the base supports were declared completed allowing for the start of the construction of the main arch.<ref>{{cite web |last=Jha |first=Srinand |date=6 November 2017 |title=Railways launches main arch of Chenab: World's highest rail bridge an impressive feat but are celebrations misplaced? |url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/railways-inaugurates-main-arch-of-chenab-worlds-highest-rail-bridge-an-impressive-feat-but-is-there-much-to-celebrate-4195915.html |website= |publisher=Firstpost}}</ref>

In April 2021, the Chenab Rail Bridge's arch was completed and it is expected to open to rail traffic in December 2022.<ref name=Marvel />

Key technical data of the bridge include:<ref>{{cite journal |url=http://www.iitr.ac.in/departments/CE/abe/101-114.pdf |last=Narayan |first=Laxmi |date=March 2006 |title=TECHNICAL PAPER ON ANJI KHAD AND CHENAB BRIDGES |journal=Advances in Bridge Engineering |pages=101–114 |accessdate=2008-01-14}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
* Deck height (height above river bed): {{convert|359|m|ft|abbr=on}}, (height above river surface): {{convert|322|m|ft|abbr=on}}
* Bridge length: {{convert|1315|m|ft|abbr=on}}, including the {{convert|650|m|ft|abbr=on}} long viaduct on the northern side
* Arch span: {{convert|467|m|ft|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.tekla.com/bim-awards/chenab-bridge| title= Chenab Bridge| date=25 June 2016 | work=Trimble Solutions Corporation}}</ref>
* Arch length: {{convert|480|m|ft|abbr=on}}<ref name="afcon1">{{cite web|url=http://www.projectsmonitor.com/detailnews.asp?newsid=8395|title=Indian Railways makes history;Awards largest bridge contract in J&K|work=Project Monitor|accessdate=2008-08-14|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080220020225/http://www.projectsmonitor.com/detailnews.asp?newsid=8395|archivedate=2008-02-20}}</ref>

This makes the Chenab Rail Bridge:
* The world's [[List of highest bridges in the world|highest railway bridge]]
* The bridge with the longest span in the {{Track gauge|5ft6in|lk=on}} [[broad gauge]] railway network

==Introduction and topography==
[[Northern Railway Zone (India)|Northern Railway]] has undertaken the megaproject of constructing a [[Jammu–Baramulla line|new railway line]] across the [[India]]n union territory of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] between the towns of [[Udhampur]] near [[Jammu]] and [[Baramulla]] on the northwestern edge of the [[Kashmir Valley]]. This project was declared a national project in 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nr.indianrail.gov.in/scripts/static/jammuandkashmir.aspx|work=Northern Railway Website: Official Page on the Kashmir Railway Project|title=J&K Rail Link Project|accessdate=2008-05-08| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080506085448/http://www.nr.indianrail.gov.in/scripts/static/jammuandkashmir.aspx| archivedate = 6 May 2008}}</ref> It is directed by the Northern Railway.

The extraordinary challenge lies in a large number of tunnels (totaling 63 km in length<ref>{{cite journal |last=Singh |first=Mahendra Kumar |date=30 May 2011 |title=At 359 metres, rail bridge over Chenab will be world's highest |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-30/india/29599906_1_chenab-bridge-rail-bridge-highest-railway-bridge |url-status=dead |journal=[[The Times of India]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105204349/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-30/india/29599906_1_chenab-bridge-rail-bridge-highest-railway-bridge |archive-date=2012-11-05 |accessdate=2011-05-31}}</ref>) and bridges (7.5 km) to be implemented in highly rugged and mountainous terrain, with the difficult [[Himalayas|Himalayan]] geology. The most difficult part is believed to be the crossing of the deep gorge of the Chenab River, near Salal Hydro Power Dam,<ref name="location">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/17/stories/2008011757570500.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080120120958/http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/17/stories/2008011757570500.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-20|title=Chenab Rail bridge will be highest in the world|accessdate=2008-08-14|location=Chennai, India|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2008-01-17}}</ref> by the Chenab Bridge.

Another, smaller, arch bridge proposed on the new railway line was the {{convert|657|m|ft|abbr=on}} long, {{convert|189|m|ft|abbr=on}} high [[Anji Khad Bridge]] between [[Katra, Jammu and Kashmir|Katra]] and [[Reasi]] over the [[Chenab River|Chenab river tributary]] river. This proposal was abandoned by the railway due to the specific geology of the location and a cable-stayed bridge is proposed which will be Indian Railways first cable stayed bridge.

==Design==
After many deliberations, taking into account aesthetics, economy, and availability of local expertise and construction materials, the Chenab Rail Bridge was designed as a large span single arch steel bridge with approach viaducts on either side. The arch is two-ribbed, fabricated from large steel trusses. The chords of the trusses are sealed steel boxes, internally stiffened and filled with concrete to assist in controlling wind-induced forces on the bridge. Another advantage of concrete filling is that internal painting will not be required.

The number of bearings has been minimized, particularly on the approach viaduct, through the use of continuous construction. This is advantageous, as it reduces the maintenance and inspection efforts, and improves the riding quality. The viaduct piers are of concrete, while the piers near the arch are
Indian construction standards such as the Indian Railway Standards (IRS), the Indian Road Congress (IRC) and the Indian Standards (IS) were found inadequate for the large spans of the Chenab Bridge. For example, the Indian Railway Standards (IRS) is primarily intended for simply supported bridges with spans up to 100m (although these have been successfully used for higher spans up to 154m). The spans for the Chenab Rail Bridge greatly exceed this limit, and are continuous. Therefore, to assure a safe design, Indian national standards have been supplemented with International standards such as British Standards (BS), [[International Union of Railways]] (UIC) and Euro. Also, many global experts with versatile and relevant experience, have been involved in order to facilitate making the project a success.

Following are some of the design considerations taken into account:
* Limit state philosophy of design has been decided to be followed as per BS codes
* Computation of wind load effects as per wind tunnel tests
* Site specific seismic spectra developed by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee
* Provision of Euro code 8 for ductility detailing of very tall and hollow rectangular RCC piers
* Provision of long welded rail (LWR) over the bridges and resulting force calculation as per UIC – 774-3R guidelines
* Blast resistant design used
* Design checking for fatigue as per BS codes
* Deformation limits as per comfort criteria of UIC – 776-2R and UIC 776 -3R guidelines
* Redundancy provided in the structures, for lower level of operation during mishaps and against collapse in extreme cases of one pier failure

The quality aspect has been emphasised, as the quantum of fabrication and welding is colossal. Mostly indigenous material compliant to IS codes has been planned to be used, whereas for the design, international codes have been referred, which means the Quality Control work is still difficult.

==Construction==
The Chenab Rail Bridge was originally intended to be completed in December 2009.<ref>{{cite news |date=2007-11-05 |title=J&K to have world's tallest bridge |work=[[The Times of India]] |agency=PTI |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-11-05/india/27960621_1_chenab-bridge-tallest-bridge-reasi |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018211747/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-11-05/india/27960621_1_chenab-bridge-tallest-bridge-reasi |archive-date=2012-10-18 |accessdate=2008-01-14}}</ref> However, in September 2008, the project was halted due to fears over the bridge's stability and safety.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Chenab-bridge-plan-back-on-track-despite-safety-worries/articleshow/4690088.cms|title=Chenab bridge plan back on track despite safety worries | India News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> Work on the bridge restarted in 2010,<ref>{{cite web |date=10 June 2010 |title=Work Resumes on Tallest Rail Bridge in India |url=http://www.railway-technology.com/news/news87583.html |website=Railway Technology |publisher=}}</ref> with the plan to complete it in 2015.<ref>{{cite news |last=Singh |first=Mahendra Kumar |date=18 June 2012 |title=Highest railway bridge in J&K to be ready by 2015 |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-18/india/32298584_1_chenab-bridge-katra-dharam-topography-and-fragile-geology |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511224400/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-18/india/32298584_1_chenab-bridge-katra-dharam-topography-and-fragile-geology |archive-date=11 May 2013}}</ref>

The design and construction was awarded to [[Afcons Infrastructure]],<ref name="afcons">{{cite web|url=https://www.railway-technology.com/projects/chenab-bridge-jammu-kashmir/|title=Chenab Rail Bridge, Jammu and Kashmir, India|work=Railway Technology|accessdate=2013-07-04}}</ref> a part of the [[Shapoorji Pallonji Group]], the third-largest construction group in India, with the help of [[IISC Bangalore|IISc Bangalore]]. Major construction decisions were taken by [[Konkan Railway Corporation]]. The [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) helped in the design of the bridge, making it blast-proof using special steel.<ref name="DRDO">{{cite web|url=https://eurasiantimes.com/kashmir-to-get-blast-proof-worlds-highest-railway-bridge-over-river-chenab/|title=Kashmir To Get "Blast-Proof" World's Highest Railway Bridge Over River Chenab|work=The Eurasian Times|date=28 December 2018|accessdate=2018-12-28}}</ref>

The erection scheme for the bridge is a project in itself. Two pylons (about 130 m and 100 m high) were erected on either side of the river, and two auxiliary self-propelled cable cranes (capacity of 20 tonnes each) were used to tow temporary auxiliary ropes across these pylons. The ropes were used to support the partly finished arch parts. After arch completion, the trusses will be added, finally the girder will be constructed as a horizontal sliding type platform.

==Project status==

* '''Jul 2017:''' Construction work resumed on the bridge.
* '''Nov 2017:''' The work bridge's arch is was expected to be completed By May 2019.<ref name=":0" />
* '''Nov 2018:''' The bridge is now under active construction.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/india/worlds-highest-railway-bridge-taller-than-eiffel-tower-nearing-completion-in-jk-2155242.html|title=World's highest railway bridge, taller than Eiffel Tower, nearing completion in J&K|date=13 November 2018|website=Zee News}}</ref>
* '''Dec 2018:''' The project was expected to be completed by the end of 2019, but at this time, it seems unlikely.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-12-01 |title=Kashmir rail link to see further delay after work stops yet again |url=https://thekashmirwalla.com/kashmir-rail-link-to-see-further-delay-after-work-stops-yet-again/ |access-date=2021-10-12 |website=The Kashmir Walla}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thepolicytimes.com/chenab-rail-bridge-to-miss-2020-deadline/|title=Chenab rail bridge to miss 2020 deadline|first=T. P. T.|last=Bureau|date=3 December 2018}}</ref>
* '''Aug 2019:''' 80% of construction work has been completed on the bridge, and is expected to be opened in mid-2020.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jacob |first=Shine |date=19 August 2019 |title=Railway project to link Kashmir with rest of India put on fast track |newspaper=Business Standard India |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/railway-project-to-link-kashmir-with-rest-of-india-put-on-fast-track-119081901302_1.html}}</ref>
* '''Nov 2019:''' 83% work has been completed on the bridge, and is now expected to be opened in March 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nag |first=Devanjana |date=25 December 2019 |title=Indian Railways Chenab bridge, world s highest railway bridge, to be ready by this date; project details |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/indian-railways-chenab-bridge-worlds-highest-railway-bridge-to-be-ready-by-this-date-project-details/1758312/ |publisher=Financial Express}}</ref>
* '''Jan 2020:''' It is now expected to be opened in December 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nag |first=Devanjana |date=2020-01-16 |title=Chenab bridge: World's highest rail bridge taller than Eiffel Tower, can withstand blasts! 10 stunning facts |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/chenab-bridge-worlds-highest-rail-bridge-taller-than-eiffel-tower-can-withstand-blasts-10-stunning-facts/1824028/ |access-date=2021-10-12 |website=The Financial Express}}</ref>
* '''April 2021:''' Work on both the ends of the bridge's arch is finally completed. It is now expected to be opened in 2022.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Arch Closure Ceremony of Chenab Bridge on USBRL Project , Northern Railway|work=USBRL|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdBXZe8Feio |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/pdBXZe8Feio| archive-date=2021-12-12 |url-status=live}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref name="Marvel">{{Cite web |date=6 April 2021 |title=Railways completes world's highest rail bridge arch: Why Chenab bridge is called an 'engineering marvel' |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/railways-completes-worlds-highest-rail-bridge-arch-why-chenab-bridge-is-called-an-engineering-marvel/741721 |access-date=2021-04-15 |website=Times Now}}</ref>
* '''June 2022:''' About 90% of construction work has been completed, and is now confirmed to make the bridge operational by December 2022.<ref>{{cite news|title=Indian Railways completes close to 90 percent work on world`s highest Chenab rail bridge|url=https://zeenews.india.com/railways/indian-railways-completes-close-to-90-percent-work-on-worlds-highest-chenab-rail-bridge-2477499.html/amp|work= Zee News|date= 24 June 2022|access-date= 17 July 2022|language=en}}</ref>
* '''August 2022:''' About 98% of construction work has been completed.<ref>https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/jammu-and-kashmir-worlds-highest-chenab-bridge-to-be-launched-on-august-13</ref>

==Maintenance==
Regular painting of large bridges is an intimidating task; hence, a painting scheme was developed, having renewal of over 15 years, compared to approx. 5 to 7 years in most other Indian railway bridges.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tiwari |first=Neelam |date=2017-05-03 |title=J&K The railway bridge being built on the Chenab river will be 35 meters higher than the Eiffel Tower. |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/news/NAT-NAN-a-rail-bridge-taller-than-the-eiffel-tower-over-the-chenab-5589266-PHO.html |access-date=2021-10-12 |website=Dainik Bhaskar |language=hi}}</ref>

==See also==
* {{Portal-inline|Transport}}
* {{Portal-inline|Engineering}}
* [[Anji Khad Bridge]]
* [[Future_of_rail_transport_in_India#Geo|Geostrategic rail lines in India]]
* [[India-China Border Roads]]
* [[List of bridges in India]]
* [[Tourism in India]]

== References ==
{{reflist|30em}}

== External links ==
*{{Structurae|id=20013811}}
*[http://cadmec.com/video.html Video simulation of the construction process]
*[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article3540272.ece Report on bridge's progress including photo, June 2012]

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