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Chenab Bridge: World’s highest rail bridge gets blast protection cover
Updated On: 24 June, 2024 07:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Chenab Bridge, towering above Eiffel Tower, boasts cutting-edge technology with sensors, blast protection, set to revolutionise Railways
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The Chenab Bridge that is 35 metres higher than the Eiffel Tower. File pic
In a first for Indian Railways, the world’s tallest railway bridge over the Chenab River is now equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including over 100 sensors, a 780-metre long blast protection platform, and a control room with 150 servers. The Chenab Bridge, 35 metres higher than the Eiffel Tower, is a symbol of Atmanirbhar Bharat and was constructed entirely by Indian engineers.
With train operations expected to start this year, the bridge features a blast protection platform to absorb impacts during operations and 120 sensors to monitor the bridge’s structural health. “These sensors will provide real-time data on wind velocity, temperature, humidity, and vibrations,” said a railway board official.
The 1,315-metre-long steel and concrete arch bridge can sustain wind speeds up to 260 km/h and withstand high-intensity earthquakes. The project faced significant topographical, geological, and tectonic challenges. “Wind velocity varies in hilly areas, making it essential for Indian Railways to monitor wind speed closely,” an official added.
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