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PM Modi to open India’s first vertical lift Pamban railway bridge on Ram Navami: All about Rameswaram’s new landmark

India's first vertical lift rail bridge, the New Pamban Bridge, is set to open in April 2025, connecting Mandapam and Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu.
The new bridge enhances rail connectivity, replacing a 105-year-old structure and featuring a fully automated lift system for maritime traffic.
The project, costing Rs 535 crores, aims to increase travel efficiency and boost tourism, benefiting visitors to the Ramanathaswamy Temple.
The vertical lift system allows a 72.5-meter span to be lifted for sea traffic, improving navigation through the Palk Strait.

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PM Modi to open India’s first vertical lift Pamban railway bridge on Ram Navami: All about Rameswaram’s new landmark

The 2.5-kilometre-long Pamban bridge will allow trains to cross the sea between mainland India and the Rameswaram island in less than 5 minutes, as compared to 25-30 minutes through the old colonial-era bridge.

5 days ago·New Delhi, India

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News18 India

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PM Modi To Offer Prayers At Ramanathswamy Temple In Tamil Nadu On Ram Navami, Inaugurate New Pamban Bridge

The 2.5-kilometre bridge will allow trains to cross the sea between mainland India and the Rameswaram island in less than 5 minutes, significantly less than the current 25-30 minutes it takes on the existing structure.

5 days ago·India

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India TV News

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Pamban Bridge, India's first vertical sea bridge, to be inaugurated soon: Key features, timeline and impact

The New Pamban Bridge, India's first vertical lift rail bridge, is nearing completion and is likely to be functional by April 2025. At 2.10 km, the bridge is a link between Mandapam on the mainland and Rameswaram on Pamban Island, strengthening rail connectivity in Tamil Nadu. Replacing the 105-year-old British-era Pamban Bridge, the new bridge has a fully automated vertical lift system that enables a 72.5-meter-long span to be lifted for sea tr…

5 days ago·India

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The Hindu

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Prime Minister Modi to inaugurate new Pamban rail bridge on April 6

Southern Railway General Manager R.N. Singh told reporters in Rameswaram on Wednesday (March 26, 2025) that the Prime Minister, after inaugurating the new bridge, would also address a public meeting here

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New Pamban Bridge: A Historic Leap In India's Rail Infrastructure - EBNW Story

On April 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the highly anticipated New Pamban Bridge in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu. The inauguration, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, marks a significant milestone in India’s infrastructure development. Spanning 2.5 kilometres, the bridge strengthens connectivity between mainland India and Rameshwaram Island, drastically reducing train travel time from 25-30 minutes to under …

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PM Modi To Inaugurate India’s First Vertical Lift Sea Bridge On Ram Navami

Lagatar24 Desk Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the New Pamban Bridge, India’s first-ever vertical lift sea bridge, on April 6, 2025, coinciding with Ram Navami. The 2.05-kilometre-long engineering marvel is set to replace the old Pamban Bridge, which was decommissioned in 2022 due to corrosion concerns. Constructed at a cost of Rs 279.63 crore by the Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), the bridge is poised to transf…

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