Famous Railway Bridges In India

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Indian rail bridges exhibit exceptional engineering prowess. They are often constructed in challenging terrains, including mountains, rivers, and dense forests

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Many of these bridges have become iconic landmarks. So, here are some of India's most famous railway bridges

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Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu connects the town of Rameswaram with mainland India

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This bridge began its operation in 1914 and became the first sea bridge in the country

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Bogibeel Bridge in Assam goes over the Brahmaputra river and is the longest rail-cum-road bridge in India

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The view of the mighty Brahmaputra from this bridge is simply spectacular

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Vembanad Rail Bridge is one of the prettiest railway bridges and routes in India

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This Bridge spans across the Vembanad Lake and connects Edappally and Vallarpadam

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Chenab Bridge in Jammu is the highest railway bridge in the world

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This bridge surpasses the height of the Eiffel Tower by approximately 35 meters

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Running over River Sharavathi in Karnataka, the Sharavathi Bridge is 2.060 m long and is the longest railway bridge in the state

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This bridge offers some great views of the river, and there are patches of green forests that you can see on either side

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