PM Narendra Modi inaugurates New Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu on the occasion of Shri Ram Navami

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the New Pamban Bridge and flags off Rameswaram-Tambaram (Chennai) new train service in Tamil Nadu on the occasion of Shri Ram Navami.

Tamil Nadu’s iconic Pamban Railway Bridge is one of its own kind.  It is a unique example of Indian craftsmanship which is erected over Bay of Bengal, the bridge is a vertical lift bridge.

Bridge connects the town of Rameswaram on the Pamban Island with Mandapam in Mainland Island. The bridge will help the railways to operate trains at higher speed, carry more weight and increase the volume of traffic between Pamban and Rameswaram. The bridge was built at a cost of Rs 353 crores.

PM Modi reached Tamil Nadu this morning after completing his three day visit in Sri Lanka where he was awarded the highest Mitra Vibushana by the Sri Lankan President.

The 2.07-kilometre-long New Pamban Bridge, spanning the Palk Strait in Tamil Nadu, stands as a testament to India’s engineering prowess and visionary infrastructure development.
PM Modi, along with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, flagged off the first train traversing the sea bridge.

A demonstration of the bridge’s functionality showcased its capabilities, with visuals from the area capturing key moments– Indian Coast Guard (ICG) boat successfully navigated under the bridge, highlighting its clearance and waterway accessibility. Following the boat’s passage, a train traversed the bridge, demonstrating its structural integrity and rail connectivity.

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