Imagine gliding over the sea at high speed, with waves crashing below and ships passing through—soon, this will be a reality! The New Pamban Bridge, India’s first vertical-lift sea bridge, is set to open by March 2025, revolutionising travel to Rameswaram Island. What Makes the New Pamban Bridge Unique? 🔹The old bridge restricted trains to 10 km/h, but the new structure will allow speeds of 50 km/h on the lift span and up to 75 km/h on the rest of the bridge. 🔹Its electro-mechanical system raises the central span 17 meters, enabling ships to pass—making it India’s first vertical-lift railway sea bridge! 🔹Built at a cost of ₹535 crore, the bridge consists of 100 spans, each 18.3 meters long, with a 72.5-meter-long central section designed to lift for maritime traffic. 🔹A major pilgrimage destination, Rameswaram will now be easier to reach with seamless railway access for devotees and tourists alike. This engineering marvel is a symbol of India’s progress in infrastructure and transportation. Ready for your first ride across this spectacular bridge? Credits : @railminindia #newpambanbridge #engineeringmarvel #rameswaram #indianrailways #infrastructure #pambanbridge [New Pamban Bridge, India’s first vertical lift sea bridge, Rameswaram railway bridge, Indian Railways]