Wavarle Tunnel: Longest rail tunnel on Mumbai suburban network

Sep 16, 2023 Anish Mondal

This is part of Panvel-Karjat railway project

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Underground Excavation completed for 1002 m

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Tunnel is primarily supported by Rock Bolting

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Permanent waterproof concrete Lining provided

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Ballast Less Track to be installed

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3 tunnels to be built on Panvel-Karjat section

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These are - Nadhal, Waverly & Kirawali Tunnel

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Total length is 2625 m

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