Calling the day "historic," Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said that the Chenab Bridge, part of the Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line (USBRL), was constructed by working in harmony with nature.

Addressing the public during the inauguration of the Chenab Bridge, Railway Minister Vaishnaw said, "Today is a historic day. Another gem has been added to Jammu and Kashmir. Today, PM Modi has inaugurated the railway line connecting Jammu to Srinagar. The country had cherished the dream of this railway line for decades. There were great challenges in its construction... Instead of trying to conquer nature, working in harmony with nature, this railway line has become a reality today through this network of bridges and tunnels. This was made possible due to the steely determination, hard work and laser-sharp focus of our Prime Minister."

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the world’s highest railway arch bridge — the Chenab Railway Bridge — and India’s first cable-stayed Anji Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district.