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Commissioner of Railway Safety conducting inspection of India's first vertical lift sea bridge from 13-14 November.
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High-speed trial run scheduled between Pamban and Mandapam stations on 14 November.
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New Pamban Bridge spans 2,070 metres with 100 spans, built parallel to existing bridge.
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Bridge features automated lift system raising navigational span to 17 metres for ships.
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Construction cost ₹535 crore, with bridge standing 3 metres higher than predecessor.
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Old Pamban Cantilever Bridge operations ceased December 2022 due to deterioration.
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited began new bridge construction in 2019 as replacement.
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Bridge opening anticipated late November, potentially inaugurated by Prime Minister.
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Are you looking forward to travelling via this bridge?
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