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Horses and mules to the rescue: How Chenab Bridge was built in Kashmir - The origin story

IndiaTimes Friday, 6 June 2025 ()
Before cranes and steel, horses and mules were crucial for building the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari. Engineers tamed the Himalayas by constructing roads and fortifying slopes. The bridge's completion, marked by arches meeting mid-air, signifies engineering audacity, bringing Kashmir closer to India via rail.
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