Pamban: India's 1st Vertical Lift Sea Bridge

April 7, 2025

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The new Pamban Rail Bridge, India's first vertical lift sea bridge, was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on April 6.


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The bridge in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram connects Rameswaram Island with Mandapam on the mainland.


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The New Pamban Bridge is 2.08 km long and spans across the Palk Strait in Tamil Nadu.


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It features 99 spans and a 72.5-metre vertical lift span that rises to 17 metres.


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It uses stainless steel reinforcement, fully welded joints, high-grade protective paint, and a polysiloxane coating to protect against corrosion.


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The bridge is built at a cost of over Rs 700 crore.


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It is built to handle increased rail traffic and heavier loads. It is designed for dual rail tracks.


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The bridge is cleared for trains running at a speed of up to 80 kmph.


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