Pamban Bridge: PM Modi to unveil India’s first vertical-lift rail bridge in Rameswaram: What makes the new Pamban Bridge specialNew Pamban Bridge Rameswaram: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil India's first vertical lift railway sea bridge in Rameswaram, Tamil ...
06 Apr, 2025, 10.41 AM IST
PM Modi extends greetings on Ram Navami, wishes for fresh enthusiasm in countrymen's livesPrime Minister Narendra Modi extended his Ram Navami greetings and wished for new enthusiasm in citizens' lives. He is scheduled to visit R...
06 Apr, 2025, 08.36 AM IST
PM Modi to open India's first vertical lift sea bridge in Rameswaram on April 6, to dedicate other projectsPrime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India’s first vertical lift railway sea bridge — the new Pamban Bridge in Rameswaram — on Apri...
05 Apr, 2025, 01.15 PM IST
PM Modi to travel to Rameswaram from Sri LankaPrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, to inaugurate India's first vertical lift sea bridge, the new Pamban Bridge...
27 Mar, 2025, 11.41 PM IST
PM Modi to inaugurate India's first vertical sea bridge in Rameswaram on Ram Navami; here’s why Pamban Bridge is specialPM Modi will inaugurate India's first vertical sea bridge, the new Pamban bridge in Tamil Nadu, on April 6. Constructed at Rs 535 crore by ...
26 Mar, 2025, 03.35 PM IST
Rameswaram new Pamban bridge to open soon: 5 reasons it is only second of its kind in the worldIndia is set to inaugurate its first vertical lift railway sea bridge in Pamban, Rameswaram. Replacing the 1914 British-era bridge, the new...
11 Feb, 2025, 01.20 PM IST
Why the new Pamban Bridge is a 'modern engineering marvel': Railway Minister shares glimpses of this must-see wonderThe new Pamban Bridge in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, hailed as a modern engineering marvel, is India's first vertical lift railway bridge. It r...
29 Nov, 2024, 05.06 PM IST
Pamban bridge: India's first vertical lift bridge over sea in Rameswaram faces 'curve' testThe Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), which is constructing this 2.08-km-long bridge, is facing a huge challenge in moving a lift span, whic...
09 Apr, 2024, 06.44 PM IST
Train operations suspended on Pamban bridge till December 31The Madurai Division of Southern Railway has announced that train operations have been suspended on Pamban Bridge till 31st December.
29 Dec, 2022, 10.51 AM IST
Jindal Stainless to bid for Pamban railway projectIndian Railways has decided to deploy stainless steel for its Pamban railway bridge project.
07 Feb, 2019, 06.20 PM IST
Major crack noticed in Pamban Railway bridge; repairs onA major crack was noticed by railway workers in the 100-year-old Pamban Railway bridge, linking the mainland with this island town, officia...
04 Dec, 2014, 12.55 PM IST
Government exploring alternative route for Sethusamudram projectThe channel's width at this location is about 125 mt and the depth 2.13 mt. Only during high tide this critical channel can be negotiated.
27 Nov, 2014, 01.42 PM IST
Pamban Bridge may give way to save Ram SethuThe government is considering these and other options to allow big ships to pass through the Pamban Strait.
01 Nov, 2014, 01.34 PM IST
Centre plans dredging to push bigger vessels through Pamban to ‘save’ Ram SethuWith BJP in power at Centre, government is set to push the navigation of bigger vessels through the existing channel (Pamban Bridge).
15 Oct, 2014, 11.39 AM IST
- Railways seeks Rs 1.5 cr compensation from shipping firm
The barge drifted and collided with the railway bridge across on January 13 disrupting rail link to the Rameswaram island.
15 Jan, 2013, 04.57 PM IST
Century old rail bridge damaged as barge collidesThe accident occurred after authorities failed to pull the barge and the ship into deep waters, port officials said.
13 Jan, 2013, 02.30 PM IST
- Efforts are made to declare Pamban bridge heritage site
The Railway Board was making efforts to declare Pamban bridge across the Palk Straits at Rameswaram as a heritage site.
11 Jun, 2007, 06.55 PM IST