Indian Railways’ longest electrified tunnel proves to be a game changer in freight transportation
Indian Railways‘ longest electrified tunnel has proven to be a major game changer in the country’s freight transportation. The tunnel located between South Central Railways’ Cherlopalli and Rapuru stations was dedicated to the nation in 2019.
The 6.6km long tunnel is a part of 113 kms Obulavaripalli – Venkatachalam – Krishnapatnam Port railway line. The tunnel, an engineering marvel, has reduced the distance by 72 kms for the trains coming from Guntakal Division to Krishnapatnam. It also reduces the traffic density in Obulavaripalle – Renigunta – Gudur section.
