Indian Economy
Longest Electrified Railway Tunnel
- 04 Jul 2019
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The South Central Railway (SCR) had commissioned the longest electrified tunnel of 6.6 km between Cherlopalli and Rapuru stations in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
- The tunnel is part of the recently completed Obulavaripalli-Venkatachalam new railway line.
- The new line also facilitates direct and viable connectivity between South Coast and West Coast.
- It also opens up the viable rail connectivity between Krishnapatnam Port and its hinterland for freight train services.
