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The Chenab Bridge (likely intended as "Chinab bridge") marked a key logistics milestone on December 16, 2025, when a military special train successfully transported Indian Army tanks, artillery guns, and dozers from Jammu to Anantnag in the Kashmir Valley for the first time. This event validated the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), enhancing rapid deployment along northern borders facing Pakistan and China.​
About Bridge
The Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway arch at 359 meters above the riverbed, spans 1,315 meters and was inaugurated by PM Modi on June 6, 2025.
Part of the ₹43,780 crore USBRL project with 36 tunnels and 943 bridges, it ensures all-weather connectivity previously hampered by road blockages from snow and landslides.​
Strategic Logistics Impact
- This rail movement replaces vulnerable road convoys, boosting Army operational readiness in Ladakh and Kargil sectors while enabling faster security personnel and material transport.
- The dual-use train also carried Kashmiri apples on return, supporting local farmers' livelihoods.
- Designed for 120-year life, earthquake resistance up to magnitude 8, and 100 km/h speeds, it strengthens national security and economic integration.​
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