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PM Modi Inaugurates Asia's First Vertical Rail Pamban Bridge in Rameswaram

Narendra Modi
PM Modi Inaugurates India’s First Vertical-Lift Sea Bridge

Tamil Nadu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Pamban Bridge—India’s first vertical-lift sea bridge—on Ram Navami, Sunday. He also flagged off the Rameswaram-Tambaram (Chennai) train service, marking a leap in coastal connectivity.

The new Pamban Bridge cost ₹700+ crore and spans 2.08 km with 99 sections. Its 72.5-meter lift mechanism rises 17 meters to let ships pass while trains continue running. The bridge uses stainless steel, special anti-rust paint, and welded joints for long-lasting strength with little maintenance needed.

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Replacing the 1914 British-era bridge, this modern link boosts speed (trains can run at 100 kmph vs old 10 kmph) and safety for Rameswaram Island’s 10M+ annual pilgrims.

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