Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the world’s highest railway arch bridge, the Chenab Bridge, on June 6, 2025, in Jammu and Kashmir. This historic moment marked the completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), a 42-year-old project. The 272-km long electrified railway line now connects the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India, making travel easier and opening new opportunities for trade, tourism and growth in the region. In this article, we will know about the top-10 highest rail bridges in the world by 2025.
The Chenab Bridge, located in the beautiful Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir, India is the world’s highest railway bridge. It rises 359 meters (1,178 feet) above the Chenab River, making it taller than even the Eiffel Tower! This bridge shows the great skills and hard work of Indian engineers.
The Chenab Bridge has many record-breaking features:
The Chenab Bridge is designed with safety and strength in mind:
Chenab Bridge, located in Jammu and Kashmir, India, stands as the highest railway bridge in the world with an impressive height of 359 meters, followed by Beipanjiang Bridge Shuibai, Baluarte Bridge and Fengyu Bridge.
Here is the list of top-10 highest railway bridges in the world by 2025:
Rank | Bridge Name | Height | Location |
1. | Chenab Bridge | 359 meters | Jammu and Kashmir, India |
2. | Beipanjiang Bridge Shuibai | 275 meters | Guizhou Province, China |
3. | Baluarte Bridge | 224 meters | Durango, Mexico |
4. | Fengyu Bridge | 230 meters | Yunnan Province, China |
5. | Puli Bridge | 218 meters | Sichuan Province, China |
6. | Guangzhou Viaduct | 211 meters | Guangdong Province, China |
7. | Zhujiang Bridge | 208 meters | Guangdong Province, China |
8. | Najiehe Railway Bridge | 256 meters | Guizhou Province, China |
9. | Siduhe Bridge | 496 meters | Hubei Province, China |
10. | Jinshajiang Bridge | 247 meters | Yunnan Province, China |
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