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Key Points

5 points
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The railway covers 272 km and includes 36 tunnels and 943 bridges.

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The Chenab Rail Bridge is the world’s highest railway arch bridge at 359 m above the river.

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Passenger trains now travel between Jammu and Srinagar in under five hours.

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Road projects such as the Sonamarg and Zojila tunnels provide all‑weather routes.

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Srinagar Airport expansion adds a larger terminal and more parking for planes.

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Summary

How does the 359‑metre‑high arch bridge let trains cross deep valleys safely?

Why are long tunnels like the Sonamarg Tunnel important for year‑round road travel?

In what ways will the expanded airport and new cargo terminals help local farmers and businesses?

How will faster travel times improve tourism and connect the region to the rest of the country?

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New Words to Learn

14 words
infrastructure
the basic structures like roads and bridges that help a place work
railway
the system of tracks and trains that move people and things
tunnel
a passage dug through a mountain or under the ground
arch bridge
a bridge shaped like a curved arch that holds up the road
electrified
powered by electricity
person‑days
a way to count work, like one person working for one day
cable‑stayed
a bridge held up by strong cables attached to tall towers
high‑altitude
very high up in the mountains
extreme weather
very strong wind, rain, snow, or heat
logistics
planning how to move goods and people efficiently
multimodal
using several different kinds of transport together
cargo
items that are carried on trains, trucks, ships, or planes
sustainable
doing something that does not hurt the environment
rainwater harvesting
collecting rainwater to use later
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