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PM inaugurates Pamban Bridge, calls it an engineering marvel
The new Pamban railway bridge, India's first vertical lift sea bridge, was inaugurated by PM Modi at a cost of â¹531 crore.
April 7, 2025
Key Points
- 1The Pamban bridge connects Rameswaram island with the mainland, built by Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. at â¹531 crore.
- 2The 2.07-km bridge over the Palk Strait features a 72.5-metre vertical lift span that can be raised to 17 metres.
- 3PM flagged off new train services between Rameswaram and Tambaram, laid foundation for a highway section near Chennai.
- 4The bridge is expected to enhance connectivity, benefiting trade and tourism in Tamil Nadu, replacing the British-era bridge.
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Last Updated: 6/7/2025