<h1>Infrastructure inauguration: new vertical lift sea rail bridge expands ship access and strengthens regional transport connectivity.</h1> The document reports the inauguration of India's first vertical lift sea railway bridge at Pamban and the dedication and foundation-laying of multiple rail and road projects to enhance regional connectivity. The new 2.08 km rail bridge features 99 spans and a 72.5-metre vertical lift span to permit larger ships, uses stainless steel reinforcement, fully welded joints, high-grade protective paints and a polysiloxane coating for marine durability, and is designed for dual rail tracks and resilience to cyclones and seismic activity.