Two trains coming from Rameswaram have been trapped for more than three hours due to technical fault on the new Pamban Rail Bridge in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. In this, Madurai Passenger and other super fast train is stuck on this bridge. Inspection and repair work continues to restore general service.

Tamil Nadu: Due to a Technical Glitch at the Newly Built ₹ 550 Crore Pamban New Railway Bridge, Two Trains from Rameswaram, Including the Madurai Passenger and A Fast Train, Ware Stranded For Over Three Hostels Near Kundukal. Inspections and Recovery Operations are underway to… pic.twitter.com/to5dnje9pi

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This new Pambon Bridge to connect Rameswaram with railway connectivity is India’s first vertical lift Railway Sea Bridge. Which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 6 April 2025 on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami this year. The length of this new Pamban Bridge is 2.07 km, which is located on the Palkal Strait in the Pambon area of Tamil Nadu.

Development took place keeping in mind the facility of rail traffic and seafood

After the old Pamban Bridge was dilapidated, the Central Government prepared India’s first vertical lift Railway C Bridge keeping in mind the facilitated facility of railways and keeping in mind the easy transport of maritime shipping. So that large cargo ships do not have to face any kind of problem in going by sea route and maritime traffic and business will benefit.

Bridge lift can be raised vertically up to 17 meters

This new Pamban Bridge has a 72.5 meter long span, which can be raised up to 17 meters, so that large ships can get a way to pass easily. At the same time, the height of this bridge is 3 meters from the sea.

Many strong materials including stainless steel have been used in the construction of this bridge and special paint has also been used to protect it from rust.

The first Pamban Bridge was built in 1914

It is noteworthy that the first Pambon Marine Railway Bridge to connect Rameswaram with the mainland of Tamil Nadu was built in 1914 in the year 1914 of India’s independence. There was a railway track in the old Pamban bridge, which provided the facility of going to the same train from the old bridge at a time. This new and India’s first vertical lift Railway C Bridge, called the new Pamban Bridge, is designed in such a way that two tracks of rail can be accommodated in it. However, at this time there is only one railway track on this bridge.

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In Rajasthan, the state government’s plan to conduct free pilgrimage to the elderly above 60 years of age has started once again. Under this, on Wednesday, about 800 elderly devotees were sent to Rameswaram via special AC train.

The Rajasthan government is not only traveling to the devotees for free, but in the entire journey, arrangements are being made by the government for their food and drink in the entire journey.

This special train was flagged off by Cabinet Minister Joraram Kumawat of Rajasthan Government on Wednesday evening. On this occasion, he also greeted the pilgrims who reached the station by giving them flowers garland.

What did Minister Joraram Kumawat say?

Minister Joraram Kumawat told the occasion that this time the government has decided to take free pilgrimage to 56 thousand pilgrims instead of 30. Apart from this, this will be the first time that all the devotees will be traveled by AC train instead of sleeper.

Pashupatinath temple will be seen

About six thousand devotees will be seen at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal via airplane. Devotees will have to apply online in the next two weeks to participate in further visits.

Devotees traveling to the train going to Rameswaram have thanked the Rajasthan government for the free pilgrimage and have given gratitude to CM Bhajanlal Sharma.

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PM modi pamban bridge inauration: On the occasion of Ramnavami, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a big gift to the country on Sunday (April 6). Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the new Pamban Rail Bridge in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu today. This is India’s first vertical lift C-barge. The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of this bridge at a cost of Rs 700 crore in the year 2019. Apart from the inauguration, PM Modi also flagged off the new rail service of Rameswaram-Tambaram (Chennai).

On the occasion of this event in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, Tamil Nadu Governor R.K. N. Ravi, State Finance Minister Thangam Thenarsu and other leaders were present, but during this program everyone was interested in knowing that on arrival of the Prime Minister in the state, the Chief Minister of the state M.K. Where were Stalin?

Where was the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after all,

It is noteworthy that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin was participating in programs organized in Nilgiri district of the state. Chief Minister Stalin said, “He had already informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about his absence in the program to be held in Rameswaram.” He said, “They will not be able to appear themselves due to participation of the predetermined schedules held in Nilgiri, but during this time their ministers Thangam Thenarasu and Rajnappan will welcome the Prime Minister. ‘

The Chief Minister wants a promise to the Prime Minister

Apart from this, Chief Minister Stalin also said that he wants Prime Minister Modi to come to the Tamil land and southern state, then he should make a promise to the people of Tamil Nadu that these states will not be harmed in any way under the delimitation process.

Chief Minister went to inaugurate government works in Nilgiri

The Chief Minister of the state MK Stalin inaugurated 1,703 government works, which had been prepared at a cost of 494.51 crore in Udgamandalam on Sunday (6 April). It also includes newly constructed Udgamandalam Government Medical College and Hospital. Along with this, he also laid the foundation stone of 56 new projects costing ₹ 130.35 crore in Nilgiri district.