India is a vast country where road and rail routes have been built to connect villages and cities. The journey of railways connecting different parts from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and from Northeast India to the coast of Gujarat passes through different Indian territories. For this, bridges or bridges are also constructed which are used in rail transport. Rail bridges have been constructed in various parts by the Railways to cross the obstacles, inaccessible valleys, river areas, and other natural obstacles coming in the way of the railway. When the bridge built over the water comes in the middle of our journey, then there is excitement and strange movement in the mind. In such a situation, if you get a window seat during the journey, then the fun of the journey increases further. So let's know about some famous railway bridges in India...
Pamban Railway Bridge, Tamil Nadu
When it comes to the most beautiful and charming bridge present in India, then the name Pamban Railway Bridge is taken first. This railway bridge, about 2.6 kilometers long, is in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This beautiful railway bridge is built over the Indian Ocean and was constructed during the colonial period. This beautiful bridge serves to connect Rameshwaram Island to the land. When the train passes through this bridge, only blue-colored water is visible around.
Vembanad Railway Bridge, Kerala
The Vembanad Railway Bridge, located in the city of Kochi in the Indian state of Kerala, is the longest in India. This bridge is 4.62 km long. Let us tell you that the construction work of this bridge was started in the year 2011 and on March 31, 2010, this bridge was completely completed. At that time it was the second longest railway bridge in India after Vembanad Bridge was inaugurated on 11 February 2011 after which this railway bridge was resumed for freight traffic in January 2020 after a period of disuse of about 9 years and At present, it is the longest railway bridge in India. This bridge connects Edappally in Kochi city and Vallarpadam city. The biggest feature of the Vembanad Railway Bridge is that even large ships can pass under this railway bridge and at present this bridge is being used solely for freight.
New Jubilee Bridge
The New Jubilee Bridge has been built in place of the old historic Jubilee Bridge. The old Jubilee Bridge, built on the Hooghly River in 1885, is still the most prominent and famous in India. The newly built Jubilee Bridge connects Naihati and Bandel in West Bengal. It is a cantilever truss bridge specially made by riveting. No nuts or bolts have been used in its construction. The Jubilee Bridge was used by the Indian Railways for 129 years before being decommissioned on 17 April 2016. Teesta Torsha Express was the last train that passed through it.
Konkan Railway Bridge, Maharashtra
The Konkan Railway Bridge, also known as the Zuari Bridge, is located over the Zuari River in Goa. The bridge is 1,321 meters long and is the longest railway line in the Konkan Rail network. Konkan rail network is considered to be one of the most attractive rail routes connecting the states of Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra. At a height of 60 meters, the Konkan Bridge is the highest railway bridge in India and one of the highest in Asia. The viaduct is erected on a ridge and hollow, with octagonal pylons being constructed by employing the robust slip-form technique of continuous construction. This is the first bridge in India to use this technology.
Bogibeel Bridge, Assam
The Bogibeel Bridge is a rail-cum-road bridge over the Brahmaputra River in the Indian state of Assam, which was started in the year 2002. After a long time, its construction work could be completed in the year 2018, which has been opened for traffic on 25 December 2018. The Bogibeel Bridge is a welded steel-concrete bridge specially designed for strong earthquakes.
Nehru Setu Rail Bridge
If the name of the most famous and beautiful railway bridge present in Bihar is taken, then its name is Nehru Setu Rail Bridge. This beautiful rail bridge is built on the Son River of Bihar and thousands of trains pass through here every day. From this wonderful bridge, a wonderful view of Son River is made on sight. Let us tell you that the length of this beautiful bridge is 3.5 km. It is also included in the 10 longest rail bridges in India.
Havelock Bridge, Andhra Pradesh
Havelock Bridge, also known as the Old Godavari Bridge, is one of the oldest railway bridges in India built over the Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh. This rail bridge is 2.7 kilometers long. The construction of this bridge was started on 11 November 1897, After this bridge was opened for traffic on 30 August 1900, at that time this bridge was named after Sir Arthur Elephant Havelock, the then Governor of Madras. This railway bridge was made service free in the year 1997 and at present it is a service-free railway bridge in India. Starting in 1900, this railway bridge served between Howrah and Madras.
Sharavati River Bridge, Karnataka
The Sharavati Bridge, which was completed in 1984, is located south of Honnavar in the state of Karnataka. It is used by the Konkan Railway to cross the Sharavati River. The 2,060 m long bridge is the longest railway bridge and also the longest bridge in the state. The total length of the bridge is 1047.65 meters and it has 34 spans. Over time the bridge suffered erosion and was rehabilitated by strengthening the hammerheads and piers through external prestressing of the main girders. Additional steel brackets were also used for the procedure. A load test was subsequently conducted to ensure the effectiveness of these measures.
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