The new Pamban Bridge is set to replace the old 1914-built bridge, which was closed in 2022 due to corrosion issues. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, in November 2024, posted on X about "India's first vertical lift railway sea bridge"
PM Modi will inaugurate Pamban Bridge and offer prayers at Ramanathaswamy Temple on Ramnavmi. File pic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit Ramanathswamy Temple in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, on April 6 on the pious occasion of Ram Navmi. He will also inaugurate the new Pamban Bridge on the occasion.
The new Pamban Bridge is set to replace the old 1914-built bridge, which was closed in 2022 due to corrosion issues.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, in November 2024, posted on X about "India's first vertical lift railway sea bridge."
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1/ 🚆India’s first vertical lift railway sea bridge!
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) November 29, 2024
The New Pamban Bridge connects the Indian mainland to Rameswaram Island, Tamil Nadu. This state-of-the-art project is a significant upgrade, designed for speed, safety and innovation. pic.twitter.com/HVBafCM1Ne
"Built in 1914, the old Pamban Rail Bridge connected the mainland to Rameswaram for 105 years. Decommissioned in Dec 2022 due to corrosion, it paved the way for the modern New Pamban Bridge, marking a new era of connectivity!" he said.
2/ ⏳A journey through time
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) November 29, 2024
🚄Built in 1914, the old Pamban Rail Bridge connected the mainland to Rameswaram for 105 years.
Decommissioned in Dec 2022 due to corrosion, it paved the way for the modern New Pamban Bridge, marking a new era of connectivity! pic.twitter.com/zL1kCOj9jH
The bridge stretches over 2.5 km and is constructed at a cost of Rs 535 crore by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL).
"It's designed to handle faster trains and increased traffic. The New Pamban Bridge is not just functional - it's a symbol of progress, connecting people and places with modern engineering," Vaishnaw posted on X.
Earlier on Wednesday, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed their greetings on the occasion of Bangladesh's National Day.
President Droupadi Murmu's message to Mohammed Shahabuddin, President of Bangladesh, stated, "On behalf of the government, the people of India and on my own behalf, I extend warm greetings and felicitations to Your Excellency and to the friendly people of Bangladesh on the occasion of your National Day."
"India-Bangladesh relations are multi-faceted, with our cooperation encompassing diverse areas such as trade, multimodal connectivity, development partnership, power and energy, education, capacity building, cultural cooperation and people-to-people exchanges. Bangladesh is at the focus of India's "Neighbourhood First" and "Act East" policies, our SAGAR doctrine and the Indo-Pacific Vision. India reiterates its support for a democratic, stable, inclusive, peaceful and progressive Bangladesh," President Murmu said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message to Chief Adviser of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus stated, "I extend my felicitations to you and the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the National Day of Bangladesh."
"This day stands as a testament to our shared history and sacrifices, which have laid the foundation of our bilateral partnership. The spirit of the Liberation War of Bangladesh continues to remain a guiding light for our relationship, which has flourished across multiple domains, bringing tangible benefits to our peoples," PM Modi said.
Bangladesh National Day, celebrated on March 26, marks the country's declaration of independence from Pakistan in 1971. (ANI)
(With ANI inputs)
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