Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu, designed to withstand winds of up to 230 kmph and high seismic activity. This new bridge can endure stronger cyclones compared to the old one damaged in the 1964 cyclone. Its lift spanner will be raised only for ship movements, enhancing safety protocols.
The new Pamban bridge in Tamil Nadu, set to be inaugurated by PM Modi on April 6, is declared safe for train speeds of 80 kmph for 100 years. The bridge features a vertical lift span and was designed after global research on moveable bridges.
PM Modi extends Ram Navami greetings, wishing everyone the blessings of Prabhu Shri Ram. He expresses anticipation for his visit to Rameswaram later today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new Pamban Bridge on April 6 in Tamil Nadu's Rameshwaram, declared safe for 100 years. Built by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, the bridge allows trains to operate at 80 kmph. It features a 17-meter vertical lift span, meets international standards, and was extensively reviewed by experts including IITs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Indias first vertical lift railway sea bridge — the new Pamban Bridge in Rameswaram — on April 6. Built at a cost of ₹550 crore, the 2.08 km bridge enhances rail connectivity and allows ship passage with its 72.5-metre lift span. Modi will also launch key road and rail projects worth over ₹8,300 crore in Tamil Nadu.
Ircon International Ltd.'s joint venture with SSNR Projects Pvt. secured an order from Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. for the construction of railway tunnels, according to an exchange filing from NSE. The contract is for the broad consideration of Rs 873 crore and will be divided among Ircon and SSNR in a 70:30 ratio, mirroring the ownership percentages of both companies in the joint venture.
The 2.5-kilometre-long Pamban bridge will allow trains to cross the sea between mainland India and the Rameswaram island in less than 5 minutes, as compared to 25-30 minutes through the old colonial-era bridge.
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Rail Vikas Nigam Limited has received a Letter of Acceptance from the National Highway Authority of India for a major infrastructure project in Andhra Pradesh.
The Indian government has upgraded the Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) to Navratna CPSE status, granting it greater financial autonomy to invest up to Rs 1,000 crore without government approval. Founded in 1986, IRFC is responsible for funding the Indian Railways infrastructure projects. This makes IRFC the 26th Navratna CPSE among other notable enterprises.
Metro Railway Kolkata has said certain bottlenecks in Chingrighata stretch along EM Bypass are hampering the progress of the Orange Line, which will connect the southern part of the city with the airport.
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