Chennai, March 23 -- The newly constructed Pamban railway bridge is expected to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in about two weeks, media reports said.

The new 2.05 km Pamban Bridge will enable trains to cross the sea between mainland India and Rameswaram Island in Tamil Nadu in under five minutes, a significant reduction from the 25-30 minutes required on the old bridge, The Hindu quoted railway officials as saying.

Additional General Manager of Southern Railway Kaushal Kishore, along with Madurai Divisional Railway Manager Sharad Srivastava, inspected the bridge, Rameswaram railway station, and preparations for the inauguration on March 22, 2025.

When asked about the status of the old Pamban bridge, he said no decision...