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Chenab river link: Besides engineering challenges, world's highest rail bridge overcame legal hurdles too

IndiaTimes Sunday, 8 June 2025 ()
The construction of the world's highest cable-supported single-arch bridge on the Chenab River faced significant hurdles, including a series of Public Interest Litigations (PILs) filed in courts since 2008-09. These PILs challenged the project's alignment, cost, and methodology, causing delays.
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