Rishikesh–Karnaprayag Rail Project
Sector: Rail • Location: Uttarakhand, India
Source: Times of India
The Rishikesh–Karnaprayag Rail Project features India's longest railway tunnel, Tunnel T-8, which spans 14.6 km. This project aims to enhance connectivity in Uttarakhand and includes advanced tunneling technology for the first time in the Himalayas. The completed tunnel will significantly reduce travel time for pilgrims visiting the Char Dham sites.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Rail, Tunnel, Mass Transit, Government
- Location
- Uttarakhand, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Times of India
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Description | The Rishikesh–Karnaprayag Rail Project features India's longest railway tunnel, Tunnel T-8, which spans 14.6 km. This project aims to enhance connectivity in Uttarakhand and includes advanced tunneling technology for the first time in the Himalayas. The completed tunnel will significantly reduce travel time for pilgrims visiting the Char Dham sites. |
Original sector | Railway |
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Country | India |
State | Uttarakhand |
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Source | Times of India |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Tunnel, Mass Transit, Government |
Article published date | 2025-04-22 |
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