In Pics: J&K’s Anji-Khada Bridge Nears Completion; 1st Cable-Stayed Railway Bridge In India

Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Anji-Khada Bridge

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Asymmetrical Bridge

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Track-laying To Begin

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Height Of The Bridge

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Length Of The Bridge

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Number Of Cables

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Date Of Completion

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Part Of USBRL

[{"selector":"#anim-efb37363-33f7-442c-8963-71321ba34a8c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] It is a part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link & will connect the rest of the country to the Union Territory by rail. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

[{"selector":"#anim-cca2bd3e-2f2c-4065-a0a2-5acbcb33c3f9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(7.222222248516722%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] It is an architectural marvel of India and a commendable feat! Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)