Take a look at Anji Bridge, India's first cable-stayed bridge in J&K. Photos

Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said that “the work on the Chenab and Anji bridges, and major tunnels is going and there is a good progress”, adding that the railway line connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country will be completed this year, and the special ‘Vande Bharat' trains will chug in the Union Territory next year. 

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According to the railway minister, the Anji bridge will be completed by August this year and after fine-tuning works, it will be available for commissioning by September.  (Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)

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A view of the under construction Anji Bridge during its media preview at Reasi District near J&K's Katra.  (Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)

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Construction workers at Anji bridge.  (Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)

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The bridge is supported by 96 cables, making it stronger and suitable for trains running at speeds of up to 100 kmph, a senior officer of northern railways was quoted as saying in a report.  (Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)

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Anji bridge which is reportedly 473.25 meters in length, with the main span measuring 290 meters and 331 meters above the river bed.  (Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)