Pamban Junction to Dhanushkodi Branch Line
| Pamban Junction to Dhanushkodi Branch Line | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Status | Abandoned; to be reconstructed as 1676mm 5'6" Indian Broad Gauge Line |
| Termini |
Pamban Junction Dhanushkodi Railway Station |
| Operation | |
| Closed | 23 December 1964 |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 1000mm Meter Gauge (presently) |
The Pamban Junction to Dhanushkodi line is an abandoned railway line in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
It was abandoned due to the 1964 Rameshwaram Cyclone.
The nearest functioning railway station is in (upgraded from Meter Gauge to 1676mm Indian Broad Gauge) Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, India.[1][2]
Potential Revival
Currently, there are plans to build a rail-cum-road bridge from India to Sri Lanka. It would be built via Pamban, Rameshwaram, and Dhanushkodi.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 "Explained: A new line". The Indian Express. 2015-03-15. Retrieved 2015-11-11.
- 1 2 "Mythic link to Lanka may become a reality". www.mydigitalfc.com. Retrieved 2015-11-11.
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