India set to complete world's highest rail bridge measuring at 349-metres tall

India is set to complete building the world’s highest rail bridge measuring at 349-metres tall connecting the remote state of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country.

The bridge built over the Chenab river in Reasi district interlinking the town of Katra and Banihal.

Visuals show the massive arch-shaped structure of the bridge which is under construction.

According to the reports, over 5,462 tonnes of steel has been used to build the 359 meters high bridge over river-bed.

The officials have informed that the overpass is designed to withstand wind speeds of up to 161.56 miles per hour.

Reports also say that the deadline for the completion of the railway network is slated for December 2021.

India will then surpass the current highest record of China’s Shuibai railway bridge, which is of 275 metres.

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