Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inauguration of the Chenab bridge, the world's highest railway bridge over the Chenab river, in Reasi district (PTI)  
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PM Modi inaugurates world's highest railway bridge over Chenab in J-K

After the Chenab bridge, Modi also inaugurated India's first cable-stayed rail bridge over the river Anji

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KATRA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the world's highest railway bridge over the Chenab river, which was completed at a cost of Rs 1,486 crore in more than eight years.

After the Chenab bridge, Modi also inaugurated India's first cable-stayed rail bridge over the river Anji. The prime minister then walked on the Chenab rail bridge holding the tricolour.

Before the inauguration, Modi travelled in a rail engine coach to reach the spot.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah were present on the occasion.

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