Utilizing the lockdown period, Indian Railways has completed several pending projects across the nation.
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From rebuilding bridges to making new subways, the important steps taken by railways are as following –
World’s highest railway bridge over Chenab River will be ready by next year
The world’s highest railway bridge over the Chenab River in Jammu & Kashmir will be ready by next year and will connect the valley with the rest of India by trains. This bridge has a central span of 467 meters and is being built at a height of 359 meters.
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World’s highest Railway bridge is being built over river Chenab and will be ready by next year pic.twitter.com/yGH2j9gBdL
— SouthWestern Railway (@SWRRLY) August 4, 2020
Western Railways completes pending projects related to passengers’ safety
During the four months of the lockdown, Western Railway has completed several projects to increase passenger comfort and safety. A number of foot-over bridges and skywalks have been built in the last few months.
See the tweet here:
#lockdown के चार महीनों के दौरान पश्चिम रेलवे ने आपदा को अवसर में बदलते हुए यात्रियों की सुविधा और संरक्षा में वृद्धि करने के लिए कई प्रोजेक्ट पूरे किए। pic.twitter.com/WhqsYBZ9Wz
— Western Railway (@WesternRly) August 5, 2020
A New Rail Museum opens in Karnatka’s Hubbali district
The Hubbali Railway Museum in North Karnataka has opened its doors to visitors. Claimed to be one-of-a-kind museums in the region, a toy train has been installed to transport the visitors back in the bygone era of Railways.
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Toy train installed at Railway museum Hubballi is sweet treat for visitors for cherising their child memories.
Railway museum first of kind North Karnataka will take visitors to ride to bygone era of rich heritage of Railways. pic.twitter.com/rlEJTGpIkg
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) August 4, 2020
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