Indian Railways’ ambitious Udhampur-Baramulla-Srinagar train link project will connect the rest of India with the beautiful Kashmir Valley and facilitate easy and all-weather movement of tourists and passengers. The route of the train will go through stunning natural areas as well as some difficult terrains to access. The Katra-Banihal segment is one of these links.
Indian Railways is constructing Rail Bridge over Anji Khad. It is India’s first rail bridge with a cable stay. That is, it will be supported by sturdy cables. Indian Railways is constructing a high pillar that will ensure the cable suspension is supported across both ends.
The bridge’s construction, which will link Katra with Reasi in challenging terrain, is an amazing feat of engineering. From the base of the Anji river, the bridge will rise to a staggering height of 331 meters, anchored by just one pillar. This Anji Khad bridge’s main portion will measure 473.25 meters long, and its total length is believed to exceed 1,300 meters. Its viaduct is 120 meters long and is supported by an 86-inch cable.
The engineers working on this project say it is among the top difficult projects to be undertaken by railways. Indian Railways. The way to reach this area is extremely difficult. The road was built following an air survey over the area. The roads that are mountainous were built to ensure that human power and raw materials could reach this location. Anji Khad passes through a deep valley, making it difficult to access the area. Due to the limitations in the space available to construct roads for approach, particularly for tunnel number T-2, engineers were able to only operate from one end of the valley. Stabilizing the slope was another huge problem.
Anji Khad bridge is being constructed using the latest technology and a unique design that can make it strong enough to withstand storms or high-speed winds. It is thought to be a landmark construction project by the Indian Railways. Experts describe it as an engineering marvel because of the number of challenges involved in its construction, as well as the most recent technology used to solve these challenges. The bridge will connect the UT in Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of India and aid in its economic growth and tourism industry.
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