The Railway Board Chairperson, Jaya Varma Sinha, on Thursday (February 22) informed that the India’s inaugural vertical-lift bridge, the Pamban railway bridge, connecting the mainland to Rameswaram Island, is nearing operational readiness.
The announcement comes following her visit to Rameswaram to assess the project’s progress. In a conversation with PTUI, Varma said the reconstruction is progressing well, and we anticipate resuming services very soon.
Moreover, she commended the dedicated efforts of the team in overcoming numerous challenges associated with constructing a first-of-its-kind vertical-lift bridge over the turbulent sea.
