NationalFriday, 21 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Chenab Bridge Vande Bharat at 100 kmph: world’s highest railway bridge and Jammu–Srinagar rail milestone
In August 2026, Vande Bharat ran at 100 kmph on the 1,178-foot Chenab railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, a key rail infrastructure milestone.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, Vande Bharat was successfully operated at 100 kmph on the Chenab railway bridge in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, which stands 1,178 feet above the Chenab River.
Key specifics
- The Chenab bridge is located between the Bakkal and Kauri areas in Reasi district.
- The bridge was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 6 June 2025.
- Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the Jammu–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express in April 2025.
- For safety, the train had earlier been run at 75 kmph on the Chenab bridge before the speed was raised.
- The Chenab bridge is described as the world’s highest railway bridge.
Exam lens
Question type: infrastructure and transport current affairs, bridge-location-speed match-the-following. Key facts: Chenab bridge, Reasi district, 1,178 feet, 100 kmph, 6 June 2025, Ashwini Vaishnaw. TNPSC one-liner: Which railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir became the world’s highest and saw Vande Bharat run at 100 kmph?