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The New Pamban Bridge is set to replace the 105-year-old Pamban Bridge to connect the Indian mainland to Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu.
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New Pamban Bridge is India's first vertical lift railway sea bridge. It is a significant upgrade, designed for speed, safety and innovation.
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The bridge is 2.05 km long and has been built for Rs 535 crore by RVNL. It can handle faster trains and increased traffic.
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The new bridge has a vertical lift span which is fully automated with air clearance of 22m above sea level (safer for ships). It is designed for double tracks and electrification. It offers high-speed train compatibility and modern design.
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The old Pamban Rail Bridge was built 105 years ago in 1914 and was decommissioned in December 2022 due to corrosion.
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According to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the construction has been completed and the testing of lift span has been done multiple times. The bridge will be inaugurated after safety inspections by the Commission of Railway Safety (CRS).
