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List of Top-10 Highest Railway Bridges in the World by 2025

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.

World’s Highest Rail Bridge in 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.

Structure of Chenab Bridge

The Chenab Bridge has many record-breaking features:

Height: 359 meters above the river
Length: Around 1,315 meters in total
Material used: 25,000 metric tons of steel and concrete
Type: Arch bridge design, perfect for long distances
Arch Span: 467 meters wide and 480 meters long

Smart Design Features

The Chenab Bridge is designed with safety and strength in mind:

Wind Resistant: Can face wind speeds up to 266 km/h.
Earthquake Safe: Built with sensors to stay safe during earthquakes.
Rust Protection: Special paint keeps the steel parts from rusting.

Key Facts About Chenab Bridge

Tallest railway bridge in the world.
16th-highest bridge in the world.
11th-longest arch bridge globally.
Longest span on India’s broad gauge railway

List of Top-10 Highest Railway Bridges in the World by 2025

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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