Did You Know India Has a Railway Tunnel That Cuts Through a Mountain for 11 km?
Discover Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel, India’s longest railway tunnel at 11.21 km, connecting Banihal and Qazigund and cutting travel time to under 10 minutes.
Did You Know India Has a Railway Tunnel That Cuts Through a Mountain for 11 km?
When you think of railway journeys, you're likely picturing scenic views and rhythmic wheels. But India’s Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel hides a magical secret under the mountains, it’s India’s longest railway tunnel!
Measuring 11.21 km, this tunnel links Banihal and Qazigund, slicing through the rugged Pir Panjal range to bring the Kashmir Valley closer to the rest of India. Before it existed, Banihal-Qazigund was a treacherous 35 km road stretch prone to winter snow blockages. Now, that trip is just 11 km by rail-and takes under 10 minutes.
Why It Matters
- It was a key milestone in the USBRL project connecting Kashmir by rail.
- Built using cutting-edge New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM), it’s a showcase of Indian engineering in hostile terrain.
- It includes essential features like ventilation, fire safety, emergency access, and sits 440 m below the road tunnel, making it resilient to heavy snowfall.
SpotGenie Connection
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