First train crosses new Pamban Bridge inaugurated by PM Modi

‘Teething problem’ in vertical lift span of new Pamban Rail Bridge leaves railway officials scrambling

Inaugurated Pamban Rail Bridge lift span incident resolved quickly, allowing trains to run smoothly over the new structure.

Can new Pamban Bridge withstand stronger cyclones than the one in 1964? Check full details here

Pamban Bridge: The New Pamban Bridge inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (April 6) in Tamil Nadu's Rameshwaram can withstand cyclones of greater intensity than the one in 1964 which substantially damaged the old bridge, a senior official said. MP Singh, director (operations) at Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), said this bridge has been designed to withstand a wind speed of 230 kmph as well as considerable seismic loading.  "The…

First train crosses new Pamban Bridge inaugurated by PM Modi

At the inauguration, PM Modi revealed that Tamil Nadu's railway budget had risen by 7 times since 2014. He highlighted the new Pamban bridge as a symbol of innovation and tradition.

Railway's 'Khulja Sim Sim' Bridge Opens: Trains at 75km/h - ViralPosts

Railway Pamban Bridge: The nation’s prime minister presented a unique present to the pilgrims traveling to Rameswaram on Ram Navami. It is now simpler to travel to Rameswaram. Previously taking an hour, the trip will now just take twenty minutes. Pamban Bridge: The nation’s prime minister presented a unique gift to the pilgrims traveling to Rameswaram on Ram Navami. Traveling to Rameswaram has became easy since today. Previously taking an hour, …

Indian Railways announces 28 trains via new Pamban Bridge from 11 cities: Full list | DH Latest News, DH NEWS, Tamil Nadu, Latest News, NEWS, India , Indian Railway, Indian Railways, Rameswaram, train Indian Railways, Rameswaram train, Pamban bridge

Rameshwaram: Indian Railways has announced 28 trains to connect Rameswaram Island with various parts of the country. These trains were announced as the new Pamban Bridge was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi On April 6. Pamban Bridge is India’s first Vertical Lift Sea bridge. The Rameswaram railway station falls under the administrative control of the Southern Railway (SR) zone. The national transporter has announced 28 trains from 11 …

India’s first vertical-lift rail bridge opens in Tamil Nadu - Global Construction Review

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi opened a vertical-lift rail bridge in the southern state of Tamil Nadu yesterday. The 2km New Pamban Bridge connects the mainland with the town of Rameswaram on Pamban island, located in the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka. It replaces a causeway built in 1914 that closed in 2022. That span had a double bascule, as used at London’s Tower Bridge. The $640m bridge was built by state-owned contractor R…