New Pamban Bridge
Sector: Rail • Location: Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India
Source: The South First
The New Pamban Bridge replaces the iconic 110-year-old Pamban rail bridge and is designed to withstand the cyclone-prone Palk Strait. It allows trains to travel at speeds of up to 80 kmph, significantly improving transport efficiency and eliminating the need for ships to detour around Dhanushkodi.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Rail, Bridge, Mass Transit, Government
- Location
- Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The South First
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Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The New Pamban Bridge replaces the iconic 110-year-old Pamban rail bridge and is designed to withstand the cyclone-prone Palk Strait. It allows trains to travel at speeds of up to 80 kmph, significantly improving transport efficiency and eliminating the need for ships to detour around Dhanushkodi. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Location
Country | India |
State | Tamil Nadu |
City | Rameswaram |
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Source | The South First |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Bridge, Mass Transit, Government |
Article published date | 2025-04-09 |
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