India’s first vertical lift railway bridge, the New Pamban Bridge, is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 6, 2025, coinciding with Ram Navami. The bridge, located in Tamil Nadu, will improve connectivity between Mandapam and Rameswaram.The 2.05 km-long bridge features a central span that lifts vertically to allow ships to pass, making it a significant engineering feat. It is designed to replace the old Pamban Bridge, which has been in operation since 1914. Unlike its predecessor, the new bridge has modern signaling and remote
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