India's First Vertical Lift Railway Sea Bridge: The New Pamban Bridge
| Key Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in news | The New Pamban Bridge, India's first vertical lift railway sea bridge, replaces the 105-year-old Pamban Bridge. |
| Length of Bridge | 2.05 km |
| Length of Lift Span | 72.5 m |
| Builder | Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) |
| Cost of Construction | ₹535 crore |
| Unique Feature | Fully automated vertical lift span with 22m air clearance above sea level for ship movement. |
| Track Type | Double-track and electrification compatible |
| Train Compatibility | High-speed trains |
| Decommissioned Bridge | Old Pamban Bridge (1914-2022) |
| Inauguration Foundation | Laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November 2019 |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| State CM | M.K. Stalin |
| State Governor | R.N. Ravi |