Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The new Pamban Rail Bridge was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tamil Nadu, marking a significant milestone in India's coastal infrastructure. Located between Rameswaram and the mainland, the bridge features a vertical lift mechanism, allowing ships to pass beneath it—boosting both railway connectivity and maritime navigation. Built at a cost of ₹550 crore, it is equipped with an advanced electro-mechanical lift system and is designed to last for 58 years. The inauguration also included the flagging off of the Rameswaram–Tambaram Express and a Coast Guard vessel, which was the first to pass under the raised bridge span.