Chenab Rail Bridge To Atal Tunnel: Minister Shares India's Engineering Feats
Ashwini Vaishnaw shed light on how Indian engineers were turning challenges into milestones.
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The Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir stands taller than the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted India's remarkable progress in engineering by showcasing several impressive infrastructure projects across the country.
On Engineer's Day, Minister Vaishnaw demonstrated how Indian engineers are transforming challenges into significant achievements. "Modern engineering marvels of Bharat. Our engineers are turning challenges into milestones!" he stated in an extensive thread on X.
Modern engineering marvels of Bharat.Our engineers are turning challenges into milestones!???????? pic.twitter.com/37QgTsh9OH
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) September 15, 2025
The Chenab Rail Bridge represents the world's highest railway arch bridge, reaching 359 meters above the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir. This magnificent steel structure stands 35 meters taller than Paris' Eiffel Tower, symbolizing India's infrastructure capabilities and strategic connectivity in the Himalayan region.
Located in Ramanathapuram district, the Pamban Bridge extends 2.07 kilometers and serves as India's first vertical-lift railway sea bridge, linking Rameswaram Island to the mainland at Mandapam.
In Mizoram, Bridge No 144 on the Bairabi-Sairang rail line reaches a height of 114 meters, exceeding the height of Delhi's historic Qutub Minar.
The Anji Khad Bridge, named after the Anji River, represents India's pioneering cable-stayed rail bridge on the USBRL corridor.
The Vande Bharat Express, a domestically manufactured semi-high-speed train, embodies India's aspirations for modern, efficient, and comfortable rail transportation.
The T-50 tunnel, stretching 12.77 kilometers on the USBRL corridor, was constructed using the specialized Himalayan Tunnelling method to overcome complex geological challenges.
Atal Setu, also known as the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) or Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, is India's longest sea bridge. This 21.8-kilometer structure connects Sewri to Nhava Sheva in just 20 minutes.
The Atal Tunnel, a 9.02-kilometer highway tunnel beneath Rohtang Pass, has been officially recognized as the 'Longest Highway Tunnel above 10,000 feet' by the World Book of Records.
The ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project covers 508 kilometers with trains designed to reach speeds of 320 km/h, featuring numerous engineering innovations to connect these major cities.
India commemorates Engineer's Day annually on September 15 to honor Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya on his birth anniversary. He is widely regarded as one of India's greatest engineering luminaries.