Discovering The World's Top 7 Longest Railway Tunnels

Zee Media Bureau
Apr 14, 2024

Gotthard Base Tunnel, Switzerland

Spanning an impressive 57.1 kilometers (35.5 miles), the Gotthard Base Tunnel, opened in 2016, is renowned as the world's longest railway tunnel. (Pic Credit: Freepik- Representational image)

Seikan Tunnel, Japan

As Asia's longest and deepest rail tunnel, the Seikan Tunnel stretches across 53.9 kilometers (33.46 miles). (Pic Credit: Freepik- Representational image)

Channel Tunnel, France/UK

The Channel Tunnel, extending over 50.5 kilometers (31.35 miles), holds the distinction of being the longest undersea rail tunnel globally. (Pic Credit: Freepik- Representational image)

Yulhyeon Tunnel, South Korea

In South Korea's Gyeonggi Province lies the Yulhyeon Tunnel, a significant railway tunnel spanning 50.3 kilometers (31.3 miles). (Pic Credit: Freepik- Representational image)

Songshan Lake Tunnel, China

Connecting Jiao Station and Changping East Station in southern China, the Songshan Lake Tunnel measures 38.8 kilometers (24.1 miles). (Pic Credit: Freepik- Representational image)

Lötschberg Base Tunnel, Switzerland

Situated in the Swiss Alps, the Lötschberg Base Tunnel covers a distance of 34.6 kilometers (21.5 miles). (Pic Credit: Freepik- Representational image)

New Guanjiao Tunnel, China

The New Guanjiao Tunnel traverses the Guanjiao Mountain in northwest China, spanning 32.7 kilometers (20.3 miles). (Pic Credit: Freepik- Representational image)

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