PM Modi To Inaugurate India’s First Vertical Lift Rail Bridge In Rameswaram On Ram Navami

With its modern engineering, the new Pamban Bridge will feature a 72.5-meter-long vertical lift span, allowing it to be raised to facilitate the smooth passage of ships and maritime traffic.

The construction of the bridge began in February 2020 following the foundation stone laid by PM Modi in November 2019.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate India’s first vertical lift rail bridge, the new Pamban Rail Bridge, on Ram Navami (April 6). The newly constructed 2.10-kilometre bridge will replace the century-old British-era Pamban Bridge, enhancing rail connectivity between Mandapam on the mainland and Rameswaram on Pamban Island.

Pamban Rail Bridge

The construction of the bridge began in February 2020 following the foundation stone laid by PM Modi in November 2019. However, the project faced delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic, reported Asianet. Now, with completion in sight, the bridge is expected to be fully operational by April 2025.

PM Modi will inaugurate the structure soon after his visit to Sri Lanka on April 4-5. The bridge is constructed at the cost of Rs 535 crore.

With its modern engineering, the new Pamban Bridge will feature a 72.5-meter-long vertical lift span, allowing it to be raised to facilitate the smooth passage of ships and maritime traffic. This technological advancement marks a major milestone in Indian railway infrastructure ensuring both efficient rail transport and uninterrupted sea navigation.

On the occasion of Ram Navami on 6th April, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pray at the Ramanathswamy temple at Rameshwaram and also inaugurate the new Pamban Bridge. pic.twitter.com/M0LMzZsDjz

— ANI (@ANI) March 26, 2025

 

Earlier, the old bridge constructed in 1914 was in use, reported Economic Times. However, as it corroded over the century, the bridge was closed for public use in 2022.