Anand Mahindra adds new item to bucket list: This scenic Vande Bharat route that goes across the world’s highest railway arch bridge

When Anand Mahindra says a journey has made it to his bucket list, people tend to pay attention. This time, it wasn't a luxury destination or a hidden travel gem that caught the industrialist's attention. It was a Vande Bharat train gliding across the Chenab Rail Bridge — a sight that many social media users described as breathtaking.

Sharing a video of the moment, Mahindra wrote: "Vande Bharat gliding across the Chenab Rail bridge. The world's highest railway arch bridge.

Some journeys are transportation from point A to point B.


Some are experiences.

This one has definitely made it to my bucket list."

The post quickly gained traction online, with users praising both the scenery and the engineering that made the route possible.

What has changed in the Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat service?

The Vande Bharat service, which earlier operated between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, has now been extended to Jammu Tawi.

The train will also run with 20 coaches instead of eight, increasing capacity on a route that has seen strong passenger demand since its launch.

According to details shared during the flag-off ceremony, the service is expected to connect Jammu and Srinagar in less than five hours, with stops at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Reasi and Banihal.

Why is the Chenab Rail Bridge drawing so much attention?

For many people online, the train is only part of the story.

The real showstopper is the Chenab Rail Bridge.

Videos of trains crossing the bridge have repeatedly gone viral on social media, with travellers and railway enthusiasts calling it one of the most spectacular rail journeys in the country.

The combination of mountains, deep valleys, tunnels and the massive arch bridge has transformed the route into something that many see as an experience rather than just a commute.

Mahindra's post tapped directly into that sentiment.

How did social media react to Anand Mahindra's post?

Users react to the bridge and the journey

Many users described the route as a showcase of engineering and infrastructure.

One user commented: "Absolutely breathtaking, Sir! This is not just a journey or transportation; it's a living testament to world-class Indian engineering. Executing the world's highest railway arch bridge over the rough terrain of the Chenab River is a massive milestone for our infrastructure capabilities. A proud moment for every engineer in the country!"

Another wrote: "This isn't just a train route; it's a structural masterpiece. The view from that height must be absolutely surreal."

A third user added: "Every great bridge does two things: it shortens distances and expands possibilities. This one seems to do both beautifully."

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