Work at Tupul-Imphal rail line
Tunneling work of 7445 metres completed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 11 2023:
The NF Railway (Construction) has carried out a breakthrough blast to mark the completion of excavation works of the main tunnel measuring 7445m which connects the side along Ijei river and Saheibung along Imphal-Jiribam Highway, today.
Speaking to media persons, Director of HCC-CPL (JV) Shyam Lal Sharma said that Tunnel-12 having a total length of 10.275 km with parallel safety tunnel of 8.30 km is the longest tunnel of NF Railway.
Saying that Tunnel-12 passes through the most complex geographical strata, he added that the NF Railway has been working 24x7 to complete the work despite facing many challenges.
He also said that the tunnel connects the hills to the Imphal valley and is critical for the completion of the Tupul-Imphal section.
Further stating that the ongoing tunnel construction is being accomplished by cutting through fragile soil type strata, he maintained the project is taken up through strict 3d monitoring and proactive application of desired tunnel support systems in accordance with the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) .
NF Railway (Construction) has been achieving success in the execution of infrastructure marvels in the most challenging area of North East States, he said and continued that the Railway has taken up tunnelling work in a big way with successful completion of high altitude and mountainous tunnels in Jiribam-Imphal New BG Line Project.
The Director thanked the State Govt for their support in the execution of the work.