New Pamban rail bridge
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India's first vertical-lift railway sea bridge, linking Mandapam on the mainland with Rameswaram island, beside the century-old Pamban bridge.
| Level | Union |
|---|---|
| Where | Mandapam to Rameswaram (Pamban island), Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu |
| Ministry / department | Ministry of Railways |
| Implementing agency | Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) |
| Sector | Railways |
| Spent | ₹535 cr |
| Status | Completed · 100% done |
All key dates
- Completed6 Apr 2025
About the project
Construction began in 2020. The old bridge was closed to trains in December 2022 because of severe corrosion. The new bridge was built for about ₹535 crore and inaugurated by the Prime Minister on 6 April 2025.
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