Janasu Tunnel (Tunnel No 8)
Sector: Rail • Location: Devprayag, Uttarakhand, India
Source: The Indian Express
The Janasu tunnel, also known as Tunnel No 8 (T-8), is part of the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Broad Gauge Rail Link Project in Uttarakhand. At 14.57 km, it is set to be India's longest rail tunnel, having recently completed its critical breakthrough phase. The project aims to enhance connectivity and safety in the region, significantly reducing travel time.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Rail, Mass Transit, Tunnel, Government
- Location
- Devprayag, Uttarakhand, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Indian Express
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Description | The Janasu tunnel, also known as Tunnel No 8 (T-8), is part of the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Broad Gauge Rail Link Project in Uttarakhand. At 14.57 km, it is set to be India's longest rail tunnel, having recently completed its critical breakthrough phase. The project aims to enhance connectivity and safety in the region, significantly reducing travel time. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | India |
State | Uttarakhand |
City | Devprayag |
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Source | The Indian Express |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Mass Transit, Tunnel, Government |
Article published date | 2025-05-06 |
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