5 Longest Railway Tunnels In The World

Gotthard Base Tunnel (Switzerland)

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Seikan Tunnel (Japan)

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Channel Tunnel (UK–France)

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Yulhyeon Tunnel (South Korea)

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Base Tunnel Lötschberg (Switzerland)

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Songshan Lake Tunnel (China)

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These tunnels redefine engineering and connectivity, enabling swift travel through mountains, seas, and urban sprawls worldwide.

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5 Longest Railway Tunnels In The World

Gotthard Base Tunnel (Switzerland)

World's longest railway tunnel, stretching 57.1 km beneath the Swiss Alps, operational since 2016.

Seikan Tunnel (Japan)

A 53.85 km marvel connecting Honshu and Hokkaido islands, with underwater sections spanning 23.3 km.

Channel Tunnel (UK–France)

Known as the "Chunnel," a 50.45 km underwater passage linking England and France beneath the English Channel.

Yulhyeon Tunnel (South Korea)

Spanning 50.3 km, this high-speed rail tunnel connects Seoul to the southwestern region.

Base Tunnel Lötschberg (Switzerland)

A 34.6 km engineering feat, reducing travel times through the scenic Bernese Alps since 2007.

Songshan Lake Tunnel (China)

At 32.14 km, it’s Asia's longest urban railway tunnel, showcasing advanced tunneling techniques.

These tunnels redefine engineering and connectivity, enabling swift travel through mountains, seas, and urban sprawls worldwide.