New Pamban Bridge Inaugurated: India’s First Vertical-Lift Sea Bridge Opens in Rameswaram (2025)
India inaugurates the New Pamban Bridge, the country's first vertical-lift sea bridge, enhancing rail connectivity to Rameswaram with modern features.
India Unveils New Pamban Bridge: A Modern Marvel Over the Sea
Rameswaram, April 6, 2025 — In a significant milestone for Indian infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the New Pamban Rail Bridge, the country’s first vertical-lift sea bridge, connecting Rameswaram Island to the mainland of Tamil Nadu.
This modern engineering feat replaces the 121-year-old Pamban Bridge, which was originally commissioned in 1914 and had become increasingly difficult to maintain. The new bridge is set to revolutionize rail transport in the region with advanced features, faster travel, and safer operations.
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