Trains in India will begin traveling on the world's highest single arch railway Bridge. It's part of a crucial rail connectivity project that connects Indian administration, Kashmir, with the rest of the country for the first time by rail. Nikal Ananda reports.

This is India's new showpiece, railway Bridge. It will connect remote Indian-administered Kashmir with the rest of the country for the very first time by train.

Now, this is a truly imposing structure. And the bridge runs a full 1.3 kilometers over the Chenab River. And just to give you a sense of how high it is, take a look down there. That's the Riverbed, and it's about 359 meters right to the top. Just for comparison, that is about 35 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower.

Built by the Indian railways, it's a link the government hopes will bridge long-standing barriers in this heavily militarized region. India has seen a continuing standoff with Pakistan over Kashmir and a decades-long insurgency in the region. This rail link will be crucial during peace time and in conflict.

It has a strategic military objective. It can permit the transport of military personal and equipments around the year to the border areas, which would make a significant contribution to strengthening our border security arrangements.

And then there's the economic impact. At the storage facility, road blockages and landslides during transport are a major concern for fruit growers. Seven in 10 Kashmiris depend on farming of perishable fruit.

We have more than three tons of storage in this place right now.

Ubershaw, who owns the warehouse, says the alternative to send produce by train could be a game changer.

Our only dependency right now is with the highway. So it's going to have huge impact in terms of that we'll have access to different markets, maybe the Southern parts of India, that will have more demand for the produce, and it will help increase the farmer income.

Kashmir is often called a paradise on Earth. Its breathtaking scenery has long been a draw for tourists. Arrivals are up 30% in the first half of this year, and the trains could bring in even more people. But a recent spurt and militant activity is a reminder of the fragile nature of this piece. Without stability, better connectivity will go only so far in bringing about an economic revival to the region. Nighal Ananda, BBC News, Jammu.

What a feat of engineering.