Indian Railways has achieved major milestones, from the Pamban Bridge to the Katra-Srinagar route, advancing connectivity, operational capacity, and global integration, all while introducing new innovations like Vande Bharat sleeper trains
India’s first vertical lift sea bridge, the new Pamban Bridge, is set for inauguration on April 6 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Spanning 2.2 km over the Palk Strait, this engineering marvel will replace the century-old Scherzer rolling lift bridge, enabling faster and safer rail travel between Rameswaram and the mainland.
Designed to connect Rameswaram Island to the mainland, this 2.07-kilometre-long vertical lift sea bridge is a marvel of engineering.
Rameswaram's new Pamban bridge: At the heart of the bridge is its vertical lift span, a 72.5-meter section that can be raised to allow ships to pass underneath. This feature, a first in India, exemplifies modern engineering solutions tailored to the needs of maritime traffic