Container Train Crossing India's Second Longest Bridge | Vembanad Bridge

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1. ERODE (ED) WAG 7 Twins with CONCOR passing Kalamassery Station Towards Vallarpadam Terminal

2. GOOTY (GY) WAG 9 with CONCOR passing over Vembanad Rail Bridge towards Vallarpadam Terminal

Vembanad Rail Bridge is a rail connecting Edappally and Vallarpadam in Kochi, Kerala. With a total length of 4,620 metres, it is the second longest railway bridge in India. The line is fully dedicated to freight traffic.

The construction of the bridge started in June 2007 and was completed on 31 March 2010. The rail bridge was built by Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd.,Chennai PIU, A Government of India Enterprise (RVNL)

The link from Edapally to Vallarpadam start from Edapally running 3 km parallel to an existing track until it reaches Vaduthala. The rail line then passes through the Vembanad Bridge through 3 small islands, including the Idyakkara and Mulavukad islands in Vembanad Lake to reach Vallarpadam. 80% of the bridge is constructed over water.

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