
Tamil Nadu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Pamban Bridge—India’s first vertical-lift sea bridge—on Ram Navami, Sunday. He also flagged off the Rameswaram-Tambaram (Chennai) train service, marking a leap in coastal connectivity.
The new Pamban Bridge cost ₹700+ crore and spans 2.08 km with 99 sections. Its 72.5-meter lift mechanism rises 17 meters to let ships pass while trains continue running. The bridge uses stainless steel, special anti-rust paint, and welded joints for long-lasting strength with little maintenance needed.