Successful Test Lifting of Pamban Bridge Resumes Rameswaram Island Connectivity
Pamban Bridge Achieves Test Lifting Milestone
In a pivotal development for India News, the successful test lifting of the Pamban Bridge signals a promising return of rail services between Rameswaram island and the Indian mainland. Conducted by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), this first vertical lift rail bridge, a first for India, underwent trials to facilitate large boats' passage. The 2.07-km structure will replace the iconic cantilever bridge, closed since December 2022 due to structural cracks.
Details on the New Pamban Bridge
- The new bridge includes 100 spans, with specific lengths to ensure navigational clearance.
- Work began in 2020 but faced delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- This modern bridge rises three meters higher than the previous structure built in 1914.
With trains currently terminating 20 km from Rameswaram at Mandapam, this development not only revitalizes rail connectivity but also enhances accessibility for visitors and devotees to the revered island.
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