What is the Highest Railway Bridge in the World?

The highest railway bridge in the world is the Chenab Rail Bridge, located in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It spans the Chenab River and is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Line. The bridge features a deck height of 359 meters (1,178 feet) above the river bed, making it the tallest railway arch bridge globally—35 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower.

The bridge was officially inaugurated for rail traffic on June 6, 2025, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a historic milestone in India's infrastructure development.

It is important to note that some sources and rankings may list Chinese bridges (such as the Daduhe Railway Bridge) as taller when considering total structure height or main span, but as of June 2025, the Chenab Rail Bridge holds the record for the highest railway arch bridge by deck height above the river. However, based on the most recent and widely reported information, the Chenab Rail Bridge is recognized as the world's highest railway bridge in terms of deck height above the river, and it is specifically noted as the highest railway arch bridge.

Some recent global listings may show the Daduhe Railway Bridge (Chuanzang Railway, Sichuan, China) as taller, but these are either under construction or planned for future completion with a higher main span or overall structure height—not with a higher deck above the river as of the Chenab Rail Bridge's inauguration. For now, the Chenab Rail Bridge is the world's highest railway bridge by deck height, confirmed by major news outlets and official inauguration reports.