Overview

• The new Pamban Bridge, spanning 2.08 km, includes a 72.5-meter vertical lift span that rises up to 17 meters to allow ships to pass without disrupting train services.
• Replacing the 1914 cantilever bridge, the new structure is built with corrosion-resistant materials and designed to last over 100 years.
• Constructed by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), the project overcame challenges like turbulent waters, cyclones, and seismic risks.
• The bridge is future-ready, accommodating a single rail line now but designed to support dual tracks for increased capacity in the future.
• Expected to boost regional connectivity, the bridge will reduce travel time and enhance economic activities in tourism, agriculture, and small-scale industries.