RVNL Wins Trailblazing Infrastructure Award for New Pamban Bridge

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has been honored with the ‘Trailblazing Special Infrastructure Award’ at the Build India Infra Awards 2026 for its landmark New Pamban Bridge project.

The award was presented by Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, to RVNL’s Director (Operations) Sh. MP Singh and Principal Advisor / Civil Sh. BN Singh.

New Pamban Bridge: A Landmark Achievement

The New Pamban Bridge, India’s first vertical-lift railway sea bridge, is a landmark in marine engineering and coastal railway connectivity. Spanning across the Palk Strait in Tamil Nadu, the bridge strengthens transportation and trade while showcasing modern Indian engineering capabilities.

The project is widely recognized for:

Engineering excellence in challenging marine conditions
Advanced vertical-lift mechanism for ship passage
Enhancing coastal connectivity and freight efficiency

Recognition and Impact

This prestigious award reinforces RVNL’s dedication to delivering transformative infrastructure projects of national importance. The recognition highlights the company’s ability to combine technical innovation, safety, and sustainable project execution on iconic national projects.

RVNL continues to lead in railway infrastructure and coastal engineering projects, contributing significantly to India’s growing network of modern transport assets.