In Pics: Trial Run Successful On Pamban Bridge, India's 1st Vertical Lift Railway Sea Bridge; Operations To Begin This Month

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Commissioner of Railway Safety conducting inspection of India's first vertical lift sea bridge from 13-14 November.

Vertical Lift

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High-speed trial run scheduled between Pamban and Mandapam stations on 14 November.

Trial Run Today

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New Pamban Bridge spans 2,070 metres with 100 spans, built parallel to existing bridge.

Specs Of The Brisge

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Bridge features automated lift system raising navigational span to 17 metres for ships.

Automated Lift System

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Construction cost ₹535 crore, with bridge standing 3 metres higher than predecessor.

Construction Cost

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Old Pamban Cantilever Bridge operations ceased December 2022 due to deterioration.

Closed In Dec 2022

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited began new bridge construction in 2019 as replacement.

Began In 2019

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Bridge opening anticipated late November, potentially inaugurated by Prime Minister.

When It'll Open?

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Are you looking forward to travelling via this bridge?

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