India’s First Twin-Tunnel for Double-Decker Trains to be Constructed Through Aravalis

The Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (HRIDC) has announced plans to construct a double tunnel through the Aravalis, connecting Sohna and Nuh.

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This 4.7 km long tunnel will accommodate double-decker goods and passenger trains.

It will be the country’s first railway tunnel for double-decker trains and will connect to the rest of the corridor via a 3.5 km long and 25 meter high viaduct.

The rail corridor will primarily cater to the industrial centers of South Haryana such as Manesar and Sohna, as well as Kharkhoda in Sonipat.

Passenger trains operating on the corridor can have a maximum speed of 160 kmph, while freight trains can travel at a speed of 100 kmph.

The track will be suitable for the operation of trains like the Vande Bharat Express.

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