The new Pamban bridge, Indian Railways' engineering marvel to be ready in a year.

Construction work on New Pamban Bridge is in full swing. New Bridge is a classic example of engineering marvel. It will be India’s first vertical lift Railway Sea Bridge. New Bridge will be 3.0 m higher than the existing bridge. Estimated cost of the new bridge is Rs. 250 crore. Old Pamban Bridge was commissioned on February 24, 1914. Pamban Bridge attracts tourists from all over the world. It connects Mandapam in TN to Rameswaram at Pamban island.

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