Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel
Sector: Rail • Location: Jammu and Kashmir, India
Source: India TV News
The Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel, also known as the Banihal-Qazigund Railway Tunnel, is the longest railway tunnel in India, measuring 11.215 kilometers. It is designed for broad gauge railways and includes features for ventilation, fire fighting, and safety monitoring, providing an all-weather route for trains in the Kashmir Valley.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Rail, Road, Tunnel, Mass Transit
- Location
- Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- India TV News
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Original status | Completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel, also known as the Banihal-Qazigund Railway Tunnel, is the longest railway tunnel in India, measuring 11.215 kilometers. It is designed for broad gauge railways and includes features for ventilation, fire fighting, and safety monitoring, providing an all-weather route for trains in the Kashmir Valley. |
Original sector | Transport |
Location
Country | India |
State | Jammu and Kashmir |
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Source | India TV News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Road, Tunnel, Mass Transit |
Article published date | 2025-02-28 |
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