India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge, the Anji Bridge, supported by 96 high-tensile steel cables, with more than 8,200 metric tonnes of structural steel was inaugurated recently. It is situated on the Anji River in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. Located approximately 80 kilometers from Jammu city, the Anji Bridge spans a total length of 725 meters and towers 331 meters above the riverbed.
June 06, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently highlighted the completion of India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge, the Anji Bridge, situated on the Anji River in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district.
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This landmark structure, part of Indian Railways’ Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project, connects Katra to Reasi in the challenging Himalayan terrain. The bridge stands out due to its innovative cable-stayed design, making it the first of its kind for railway use in India.
Located approximately 80 kilometers from Jammu city, the Anji Bridge spans a total length of 725 meters and towers 331 meters above the riverbed. It is supported by 96 high-tensile steel cables, with more than 8,200 metric tonnes of structural steel used in its construction, ensuring exceptional strength and resilience. The region’s complex geography and seismic activity presented significant engineering challenges that were successfully overcome.
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By enhancing connectivity in this mountainous region, the Anji Bridge is expected to facilitate smoother and faster travel while boosting economic growth and development in Jammu and Kashmir.
