Tunnel 8 on the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail project
Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Uttarakhand, India
Source: Inshorts
Tunnel 8 is India's longest rail tunnel, located in Uttarakhand. It is a crucial part of the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail project aimed at enhancing connectivity in the Himalayan region. The tunnel stretches 14.577 kilometres and runs between Devprayag and Janasu stations. It was constructed using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Tunnel, Rail, Government
- Location
- Uttarakhand, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Inshorts
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Description | Tunnel 8 is India's longest rail tunnel, located in Uttarakhand. It is a crucial part of the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail project aimed at enhancing connectivity in the Himalayan region. The tunnel stretches 14.577 kilometres and runs between Devprayag and Janasu stations. It was constructed using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | India |
State | Uttarakhand |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Mass Transit, Tunnel, Rail, Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-04 |
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