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Rishikesh‑Karnaprayag Rail Project Deadline Set, Tunnel Work to Commence Next Month
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 06:36 PM
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The Rishikesh‑Karnaprayag rail project has received a firm deadline. Construction of the six remaining tunnels is scheduled to begin next month.
The Ministry of Railways has announced a definitive deadline for the Rishikesh‑Karnaprayag rail corridor, a key infrastructure initiative in Uttarakhand. The project, which aims to connect the pilgrimage town of Rishikesh with the scenic town of Karnaprayag, will now see the excavation of its six remaining tunnels commence in the coming month.
The tunnel work, which has been a critical bottleneck, is expected to accelerate the overall timeline and bring the project closer to completion. Officials have indicated that the new schedule will allow for a more efficient use of resources and reduce potential delays.
Stakeholders, including local businesses and tourism operators, have welcomed the development, noting that the rail link will enhance connectivity and boost economic activity in the region.
The tunnel work, which has been a critical bottleneck, is expected to accelerate the overall timeline and bring the project closer to completion. Officials have indicated that the new schedule will allow for a more efficient use of resources and reduce potential delays.
Stakeholders, including local businesses and tourism operators, have welcomed the development, noting that the rail link will enhance connectivity and boost economic activity in the region.