Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel

The Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel, part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link, is one of India's longest railway tunnels, spanning 11 km through the rugged Himalayan terrain in Jammu & Kashmir. Located 440 m below the Jawahar Tunnel, it plays a critical role in connecting the region with the rest of India. Encardio-Rite was responsible for the complete safety monitoring of Packages T-69, T-73, and T-80, ensuring real-time geotechnical stability. With advanced instrumentation, this tunnel became operational in October 2009, marking a milestone in India's railway infrastructure.

Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel

The Pir Panjal Rail tunnel is located in one of the most rugged terrains of the Pir Panjal Mountains in Jammu & Kashmir, India. The tunnel is a part of the 202-km Udhampur – Srinagar – Baramulla rail link project undertaken by the Northern Railways. It operates 440 m below the existing Jawahar Tunnel, which is the only road link from the region to the rest of India.

Encardio-rite was responsible for the complete safety monitoring program for the 11-km-long Pir Panjal Railway tunnel – Packages T-69, T-73, and T-80. Tunnel T-80 (8.4 m wide and 7.3 m high) is one of India’s longest and Asia’s 2nd longest transportation railway tunnel. This tunnel became operational in October 2009.