Sangaldan Tunnel
The Sangaldan Railway Tunnel is a 7.1 km (4.4 mile) railway tunnel between Katra-Banihal section of Jammu–Baramulla line located to the north of Sangaldan town of middle Himalayas in Jammu and Kashmir, India near Ramban district. The tunnel was completed on 4 December 2010.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Line | Jammu Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla Railway Link |
| Location | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Status | Completed |
| Start | Sangaldan |
| End | Kohil |
| Operation | |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Traffic | Train |
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| Line length | 7.1 km (4.4 mi) |
| No. of tracks | single track |
| Track gauge | 1,676mm (Broad gauge) |
| Operating speed | up to 75 km/h (47 mph) |
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Background and Challenges
The tunnel has been constructed by Konkan Railway Corporation, a subsidiary of the Indian Railways, as a part of its Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project. The tunnel passes through strata of poor geology, consisting of Muree formation. The excavation was done using drill and blast method. The construction phase was littered with tunnel collapses and slope failures.
References
- "Sangaldhan tunnel complete". Greater Kashmir. 5 December 2010. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
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