Rails above, waves below: Pamban Bridge 2.0 is here; all you need to know

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to unveil the new Pamban Rail Bridge in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. This 2.07-kilometre-long vertical lift railway sea bridge enhances rail connectivity between mainland India and Rameswaram Island. Built at a cost of over Rs 535 crore, the bridge allows high-speed train travel and ensures smooth maritime passage.

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