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The world’s highest railway bridge

Kashmir Valley, India

India’s Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal recently announced the 467-metre bottom arch of the Chenab bridge has been completed – a milestone in the construction of the world’s highest railway bridge. Soaring 359 metres above the river bed – and 30 metres higher than the Eiffel Tower – the bridge is 1,315 metres long and will connect the Kashmir Valley to the rest of the country. The arch itself comprises 5,462 tonnes of steel. Located in an earthquake-prone zone, the bridge is reportedly ‘blast proof’ and can withstand wind speeds up to 266km/h.