The Pamban Bridge of India, which connects Rameswaram and Pamban Island in Tamil Nadu. Now it has been revealed in a new avatar. The new Pamban Bridge is India’s first vertical lift railway bridge. This bridge is not only special for its technology, but it uses a unique system to give way to ships in the sea.
The vertical bridge is built on the 2,070 meter long railway track passing through the sea and the length of this vertical bridge is 72.5 meters, which can be lifted up to 17 meters above. Here we will tell you how the technology of this bridge works and how it resembles the London Bridge.
Wartical Lift Railway Bridge Technology
Pamban Bridge has a new technology vertical lift system. In this technology, a part of the bridge is raised upwards, making the way for ships passing through the sea. When the bridge is picked up in this situation, sea traffic gets the facility to pass without interruption. After this, the bridge is brought down again and opened for the train.
Pamban Bridge
This vertical lift technology is a new beginning for Indian Railways. This system is very advanced. In this, the top of the bridge is lifted only upwards. For this, there is no need to rotate the entire structure. Due to this, the bridge can run rapidly in the flow. Due to which passengers get a chance to travel safe in a short time.
Pamban Bridge and London Bridge
Pamban Bridge and London Bridge are somewhat similar. The London Bridge is also a swing bridge, which means that part of the bridge is rotated to pass the vessels. Vertical lift technology is being used in Pamban Bridge, due to which this bridge has become more advanced and efficient.