Zonal Railway Users Consultative Committee's Study Tour of Chenab and Anji khad Rail Bridges

Today,26  November 2025, members of the Zonal Railway Users Consultative Committee (ZRUCC) conducted a study tour of the newly constructed Chenab and Anji Khad Rail Bridges in the Jammu Division of Northern Railway. The primary objective of this study tour was to observe technological innovations in railway infrastructure development and the development of Indian Railways, and to understand the complexities of constructing these bridges. The ZRUCC members were accompanied by the Additional General Manager, Deputy General Manager (General), Divisional Railway Manager, Mr. Vivek Kumar, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Mr. Uchit Singhal, and other senior divisional officials.

Speaking of the features of the Chenab and Anji Khad Rail Bridges, both bridges form a crucial part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project (USBRL). These bridges are a marvel of engineering in themselves. To highlight the features of these bridges, the Chenab Bridge, built over the Chenab River, is 35 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Safety-wise, the bridge is capable of withstanding earthquakes of magnitude 8 and winds of up to 266 km/h. Secondly, the Anji Khad Rail Bridge is India's first cable-stayed rail bridge, built on challenging terrain. Its height is approximately 331 meters, ensuring improved connectivity.

This study tour will provide ZRUCC members with an opportunity to observe these ambitious projects closely and understand the technical and operational challenges facing the railways.
This study tour is an important step towards improving railway infrastructure and meeting the needs of railway users. The information gained from this visit will be used to plan future projects more efficiently and effectively.