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Crossing the Gigantic Godavari River at Rajahmundry: Howrah Trichy Superfast with Itarsi WAM4
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Crossing the Gigantic Godavari River at Rajahmundry: Howrah Trichy Superfast with Itarsi WAM4



One of the most spectacular river bridges designed by the Indian Railways can be found to the south of the town of Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh. The teeming Godavari river, nearly 3 km wide at this point, is crossed via two independent bridges. There is a third bridge which was built in the late 19th century but is now decommissioned. Our train, the 12663 Howrah Tiruchirapalli Express crosses the river through the rail-cum-road bridge. The train curves beautifully into the bridge and also embarks on a huge curve on its way out, giving a full view of the length of the train, and the lovely red Itarsi WAM4 in charge of it. Courtesy being near the Godavari delta and on the last legs of 1400+ km journey from the western ghats in Maharashtra, the river itself is replete with water, an year round feature not restricted only to the months of monsoon, making it seem like a sea on occasions.

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  12. Rohit Singh

    The train was at high speed when it was crossing the bridge. Usually it slows down s bit maybe things are not the same anymore.

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