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India's first cable-stayed rail bridge is ready; Railway Minister shares video

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NEW DELHI: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday informed that the works of the Anji Khad bridge have been completed. Anji Khad is the first cable-stayed rail bridge in the country. Ashwini Vaishnaw also shared a timelapse video of the construction of the bridge.
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The Union Minister informed that the bridge was completed in 11 months and the total length of cable strand used in the bridge is 653 km.

Taking to Twitter, Minister Vaishnaw said, "In 11 months, India's first cable-stayed rail bridge is ready. All 96 cables set! #AnjiKhadBridge PS: Total length of cable strands 653 km."

The bridge is located about 80 km from Jammu by road. Anji Khad Bridge was built to connect Katra and Reasi in Jammu and Kashmir. Officials expect the work on the bridge to be completed by next month.

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