Taller than Eiffel Tower, world’s highest rail bridge opens in Jammu

By Vivek Dubey By Vivek Dubey CNBC-TV18.com CNBC-TV18.com Published Feb 20, 2024 Published Feb 20, 2024

Inauguration Day

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Engineering Feat

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Towering Heights

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Cost and Praise

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Impressive Span

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Boosting Development

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