Indian Railways’ engineering marvel! See stunning PHOTOS of Pamban bridge 

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The Indian Railways’ new Pamban Bridge in the state of Tamil Nadu is state-of-the-art technology and a vital part of the country’s infrastructure development. It is also India’first vertical lift railway sea bridge. This dual-track bridge is 84 per cent complete with the track laying work going on. (Image: @AshwiniVaishnaw/Twitter)

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The 72m long vertical lift span is the talking point of this iconic bridge. It will allow the lifting of the span (by 17m) for large ships to pass below the bridge (Image: @AshwiniVaishnaw/Twitter)

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The old Pamban Bridge, which was a vital link between the mainland and the island, is being replaced by the new bridge being developed by the Railway Vikas Nigam Limited. An investment of about Rs 280 crores is being made for the project. (Image: @AshwiniVaishnaw/Twitter)

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The new Pamban Bridge, which is being constructed using the latest technology, is about 2.07 kilometres long. It features a wide span and is built with a steel framework. The middle portion of this bridge is being lifted up to allow ships to pass through. (Image: @AshwiniVaishnaw/Twitter)

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The construction of the new bridge over the Pamban River is expected to boost the tourism industry in the region. It will also help in the smooth flow of pilgrims who visit the various religious sites in the area, such as the Rameshwaram Temple, Jyotirling, Dhanuskodi etc. (Image: PIB)