New Guanjiao Tunnel
The 16th longest tunnel in the world
New Guanjiao Tunnel (pinyin: Xīn Guānjiǎo Suìdào) is a tunnel on the 2nd line of Qinghai–Tibet Railway in Guanjiao Mountain, Qinghai province. It is dual-bored, double-track rail tunnel. The total length of the tunnel is 32.645 km (20.285 mi), which made it at the time of completion the longest railway tunnel in China and fourth-longest in the world. China Railway First Survey and Design Institute is responsible for the design. The New Guanjiao Tunnel was designed for two parallel single-track tunnels with speeds of up to 160 kilometres per hour (99 mph). The total construction duration was projected to be 5 years. The tunnel was bored in difficult geological conditions and high altitude, exceeding 3,300 metres (10, 800 ft) above sea level. The construction started in 2007 and was completed in April 2014. The tunnel was opened on 28 December 2014. The tunnel's northeastern portal (37.1834°N 99.1778°E / 37.1834, 99.1778) is in Tianjun County, the southwestern portal (37.0094°N 98.8805°E / 37.0094, 98.8805) is in Ulan County.
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