What is the latest status of the project “Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Rail Line Tunnel”?

The status recorded for “Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Rail Line Tunnel” is Under Construction.

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Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Rail Line Tunnel”: EPCs/contractors (Larsen & Toubro Limited).

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Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Rail Line Tunnel

Sector: Tunnel • Location: Uttarakhand, India

Source: Metro Rail News

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Under Construction

The Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Broad Gauge Rail Link Project advanced with the longest tunnel breakthrough achieved by TBM Shakti at Tunnel No. 8, spanning 14.57 km between Devprayag and Janasu in Uttarakhand. This project aims to enhance railway infrastructure in challenging terrains and reduce travel time significantly for the Char Dham Yatra.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Tunnel, Mass Transit, Rail
Location: Uttarakhand, India
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Metro Rail News

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The project “Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Rail Line Tunnel” is an infrastructure initiative in the Tunnel sector, located in Uttarakhand, India. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Metro Rail News.

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Original status	Under Construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Broad Gauge Rail Link Project advanced with the longest tunnel breakthrough achieved by TBM Shakti at Tunnel No. 8, spanning 14.57 km between Devprayag and Janasu in Uttarakhand. This project aims to enhance railway infrastructure in challenging terrains and reduce travel time significantly for the Char Dham Yatra.
Original sector	Railway

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Country	India
State	Uttarakhand

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Sector	Tunnel, Mass Transit, Rail
Article published date	2025-04-26

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