Question

    India’s first vertical lift railway sea bridge is

    located in which state?
    A West Bengal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Kerala Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Tamil Nadu Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Maharashtra Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The New Pamban Bridge, India's first vertical lift railway sea bridge, connects the mainland to Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu. It replaced the 105-year-old Pamban Bridge and features a fully automated vertical lift span providing 22 meters of clearance for ships. This 2.05 km-long bridge, built for ₹535 crore, enhances rail operations significantly.

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