In photos: PM Modi inaugurates new Pamban bridge
With an investment of Rs 550 crore, the new sea bridge connects Rameswaram to the mainland to Chennai's Tambaram
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (April 6) inaugurated the new Pamban bridge, India’s first vertical lift sea bridge, in Tamil Nadu's Rameshwaram, on the occasion of Ram Navami. With the bridge providing rail link between Rameswaram island and the mainland, Modi also flagged off the new Rameswaram-Tambaram (Chennai) train service.
The bridge is all set to improve connectivity to the spiritual destination flocked by devotees throughout the year from across the country. Built at a cost of over Rs 550 crore, the bridge spans 2.08 kilometres. It comprises 99 spans and a 72.5-meter-long vertical lift span that can be raised up to 17 meters, allowing the smooth passage of large ships while ensuring seamless train operations.
The bridge features stainless steel reinforcement, high-grade paint, and fully welded joints, enhancing durability while reducing maintenance requirements.
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The new bridge, hailed as a modern engineering marvel, is expected to drastically improve rail connectivity
Children wave as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s motorcade passes by in Rameswaram.
