USBRL Tunnel 44 is the third longest rail tunnel in India at 11.13 km. The tunnel lies between Katra-Banihal section of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) near Sangaldan town of middle Himalayas in Jammu and Kashmir. Trial runs were conducted in June 2024.
Construction Challenges The tunnel passes through strata of poor geology, consisting of Muree formation.
See also Jammu–Baramulla line Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel List of rail tunnels in India by length
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