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PM Modi Launches New Pamban Bridge, India’s First Vertical-Lift Sea Bridge

PM Modi Launches New Pamban Bridge, India’s First Vertical-Lift Sea Bridge

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge – the country’s first vertical-lift sea bridge – in Tamil Nadu on the occasion of Ram Navami. PM Modi also flagged off a Coast Guard ship – which passed under the bridge – and the new Rameswaram-Tambaram (Chennai) train. PM Modi, who arrived in Tamil Nadu after a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, also performed a puja at the Ramanathaswamy temple in Rameswaram and laid the foundation stone of various rail and road projects worth over Rs 8,300 crore in the state. According to the Ministry of Railways, the 2.07-kilometer-long bridge, spanning the Palk Strait in Tamil Nadu, stands as a testament to India’s engineering prowess and visionary infrastructure development. Located in the Ramanathapuram district, the bridge connects Rameswaram Island with Mandapam on the mainland. Built at a cost of over Rs 700 crore by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) – a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways – the bridge features a 72.5-metre navigational span that can be vertically lifted to 17 …

All About New Pamban Bridge, India’s First Vertical-Lift Sea Bridge

All About New Pamban Bridge, India’s First Vertical-Lift Sea Bridge

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The new Pamban bridge has a projected lifespan of 100 years Over a century after the original Pamban Bridge was built across the Palk Strait in Rameswaram, India is set to launch a state-of-the-art replacement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the New Pamban Bridge – the country’s first vertical-lift sea bridge – in Tamil Nadu on Sunday. Located in the Ramanathapuram district, the bridge connects Rameswaram Island with Mandapam on the mainland. India’s Engineering Marvel is Here! The New Pamban Rail Bridge is India’s first vertical lift sea bridge! 🌉 Rises 17m high in just 5 minutes for seamless maritime navigation🚆 Strengthens connectivity between Rameswaram and mainland India✨ Enables faster, smoother rail… pic.twitter.com/wU2IeSMlb5 — MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) April 5, 2025 All About The New Pamban Bridge The New Pamban Bridge is 2.07 kilometres long and spans across the Palk Strait in Tamil Nadu. It features a 72.5-metre navigational span that can be vertically lifted to 17 metres, allowing ships to pass below safely. The substructure can support two railway tracks, though it currently operates a …