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41st Tunnel Breakthrough Marks Major Milestone in Rishikesh‑Karnaprayag Rail Project
✍️ Indian Express
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 02:46 PM
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The Rishikesh‑Karnaprayag rail line has achieved its 41st tunnel breakthrough, bringing the high‑altitude project closer to completion.
The Rishikesh‑Karnaprayag rail corridor, a flagship project of the Indian Railways, has achieved its 41st tunnel breakthrough, marking a significant step toward the line’s completion.
The breakthrough was achieved after extensive tunnelling work through the rugged Himalayan terrain, and it brings the project closer to operational status.
The new tunnel is part of a series of 41 tunnels that will span the 13‑km stretch between Rishikesh and Karnaprayag, enhancing connectivity in Uttarakhand’s high‑altitude region.
Officials say the tunnel work is progressing on schedule, and the project is expected to improve travel time and boost tourism between the two pilgrimage centres.
The breakthrough was achieved after extensive tunnelling work through the rugged Himalayan terrain, and it brings the project closer to operational status.
The new tunnel is part of a series of 41 tunnels that will span the 13‑km stretch between Rishikesh and Karnaprayag, enhancing connectivity in Uttarakhand’s high‑altitude region.
Officials say the tunnel work is progressing on schedule, and the project is expected to improve travel time and boost tourism between the two pilgrimage centres.