New Pamban Rail Bridge Will Inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi

The new Pamban rail bridge, connecting Ramanathapuram with Rameswaram Island, is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 6, 2025, coinciding with Ram Navami. The bridge, constructed at a cost of ₹531 crore, will enhance connectivity and railway infrastructure in the region. Alongside the inauguration, the Prime Minister will also flag off a new train service between Tambaram and Rameswaram and address a public gathering.

Key Highlights

• Date of Inauguration: April 6, 2025 (Ram Navami).
• Location: New Pamban Rail Bridge, connecting Ramanathapuram and Rameswaram Island.
• Cost: ₹535 crore.

Prime Minister’s Schedule

• Inauguration of the new Pamban rail bridge.
• Flagging off a new train service between Tambaram and Rameswaram.
• Public address in Rameswaram.

Inspection & Safety

• Southern Railway General Manager R.N. Singh inspected the bridge on March 26, 2025. The test lifting of the central span was successfully conducted.

Old Pamban Rail Bridge

• The bridge is in a deteriorated condition and cannot be preserved in its entirety.
• It will be dismantled, with parts preserved as heritage.
• Rameswaram Railway Station Redevelopment: Expected to be completed by September 2025.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	Inauguration of the New Pamban Rail Bridge by Prime Minister Modi
Date	April 6, 2025 (Ram Navami)
Location	Ramanathapuram – Rameswaram Island
Cost of Construction	₹531 crore