25.03.2021
Artikel Nummer: 35727
Full speed ahead on Trans-Sib route
Russian Railways (RZD) has started building the new Kerak tunnel on the Ulruchi - Kovali section of the Trans-Siberian Railway in the Amur Region. The 910 m long tunnel currently in operation was built in 1910-1911, but is now too small.
At 926 m, the new tunnel will be the longest on the Trans-Baikal Railway and increase train speed and throughput on this section, RZD said.
The design provides for the construction of a new double-track railway tunnel about 25 m from the existing one. Once the project is completed, the current tunnel will be used as an evacuation and drainage facility.
Railway modernisation plans for Eastern Russia include several other projects for the upgrading and building of tunnels. (ben)