The new Pamban bridge is India’s first vertical lift railway bridge over sea and it makes for a stunning sight. Connecting Rameswaram on the Pamban island to Mandapam on the mainland, it is likely to be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in a few months time. It is being built parallel to the old Pamban bridge by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited at an approximate cost of Rs 535 crore. We take a look at some top facts that make the new Pamban bridge special: