A significant milestone was achieved with the successful completion of a trial run on the new Pamban rail bridge, which now connects Mandapam and Pamban railway stations across a 2.08 km stretch of sea. This trial run signifies the end of the track laying phase, which has been meticulously completed along the entire length of the bridge.
The project saw the successful installation of the 72.5-meter vertical lift span on July 26, followed by the addition of four remaining girders, ensuring the structural integrity and functionality of the bridge. Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has confirmed that the track laying is fully completed, and the continuity of the track was verified through the recent trial run.
The next step involves making the vertical lift span operational. This lift span will be raised by 17 meters to accommodate the passage of ships underneath. The focus has now shifted to the electro-mechanical operations required to make this feature functional.
Southern Railway has proposed to commission the bridge by the end of September. RVNL is aiming to complete the remaining tasks, including the operational adjustments to the lift span, by August 31. This new bridge is expected to significantly enhance connectivity and transportation efficiency in the region.
