Which of the following is India's first cable-stayed rail bridge?

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A. Anji Khad Bridge A.

B. Chenab Rail Bridge B.

C. Kota Chambal Bridge C.

D. Sudarshan Setu D.

The Anji Khad Bridge is India's first cable-stayed rail bridge, located in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
It is a critical component of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, aiming to enhance connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of India.
The bridge spans the Anji River, a tributary of the Chenab River, and connects the towns of Katra and Reasi.
Construction of the bridge commenced in 2017 and was completed in 2023, with trial runs conducted in 2024.
It was officially opened for commercial traffic on June 6, 2025, marking a significant milestone in Indian railway infrastructure.
The bridge features an asymmetrical design supported by 96 steel cables anchored to a single high pylon, with a main span of 290 meters.
Standing 331 meters above the river bed, it is the second-highest railway bridge in India, after the Chenab Rail Bridge.
The Anji Khad Bridge is designed to handle train speeds of up to 100 km/h and is equipped with multiple sensors to monitor its structural health continuously.

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