Pamban Bridge: The New Era

rawan239

1 year ago

Inauguration: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge, India’s first vertical lift railway sea bridge, enhancing connectivity between Rameswaram and mainland India.
Purpose: Replaces the 1914 Pamban Bridge, improving transportation and trade links.
Design & Construction: Designed and built by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) under the Ministry of Railways.
Lifespan: Built to last
Join Our Telegram Channel
over 100 years.
Vertical Lift: Features a 72.5-meter vertical lift span that rises 17 meters to allow ships to pass; enhancing rail-maritime coordination.
Length: Spans 2.07 km across the Palk Strait.
Capacity: Designed for double tracks, supporting heavier, faster trains.
Durability: Built to withstand turbulent waters, cyclones, and seismic activity, a crucial improvement given past incidents like the 1964 tsunami.
Global Significance: Joins the ranks of globally recognized bridges with unique designs, such as the Golden Gate, Tower, and Oresund bridges.
Historical Context:
Subscribe on YouTube
The original Pamban Bridge was India’s first sea bridge, opened in 1914, facilitating trade.