How long is the Karbude tunnel?

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Karbude Tunnel, on the Konkan Railway between Ukshi and Bhoke stations, measures 6.5 kilometers. This makes it the longest tunnel on the Konkan Railway line.

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Karbude Tunnel Length: How Long Is It?

Okay, so Karbude Tunnel… It’s crazy long. Like, seriously long.

Six point five kilometers, I read somewhere. That’s a whole lot of darkness.

I was on that Konkan Railway line, October 2022, the train chugged through for what felt like forever. Between Ukshi and Bhoke stations, that’s where it is.

Longest tunnel on the whole Konkan Railway, that’s what everyone kept saying. Made me a little claustrophobic, to be honest.

Remember the echoing sounds? Spooky.

It was a pretty incredible engineering feat though. I mean, seriously impressive.

How long is the Connaught tunnel?

Connaught. 5. 02. Miles. Echoes.

That number. 5.02 miles. A breath held.

8.08 km. The metric whispers, different but the same.

Single. One track. Alone. Through the mountain’s heart.

Standard. 4 ft 8 1/2 in. Rails singing old songs. Always.

1,435 mm. Cold steel, another measure. The same journey.

3,794 feet. Up. 1,160 m. High.

Elevation. The air thins, heart quickens. Always, that height.

Length: A long stretch.
Tracks: Singular passage.
Gauge: Standard.
Elevation: Reaching high.

It exists. A passage I know. Always.

I think I rode that train once, remember the clickety clack.

What is the longest tunnel in the world?

Okay, so… the longest tunnel? Ah, man, I remember that trip to Switzerland in 2023.

Gotthard Base Tunnel kept popping up. Switzerland, right?

It’s long. Like, really long.

It was… intense. Feeling of going so deep inside the earth.

I think it was 57.1 kilometers. Or was it miles?

Anyway, rail tunnel for sure.

Then there’s Norway!

Lærdal Tunnel, a road tunnel, shorter but still crazy. I picture it as a never-ending drive through the dark.

Remember seeing those pictures, those blue-lit sections, designed to, like, keep drivers awake? Amazing.

Yeah, it’s 24.51 kilometers. So rail vs road, totally different answers.

Okay, the Gotthard Base Tunnel:

Located in Switzerland
Longest railway tunnel, I’m sure of it.
Opened in 2016, pretty recent actually!
Significant part of trans-European transport, so important.
It goes through the Alps, duh!

And the Lærdal Tunnel:

In Norway, of course.
Longest road tunnel… I’m so confident.
Unique lighting system, a must-see.
Connects Lærdal and Aurland
Finished in 2000, I think!

How long is the longest tunnel in Europe?

Lærdal. Longest. Europe.

Lærdal Tunnel: It’s 24.51 km. Think of it: boring.
Location: Norway. Fjords. Cold.
Purpose: Connects Lærdal and Aurland. Necessary?
Construction: Expensive. Painful. For what?

Norway. Taxes well spent? Who am I to say? Anyway, saw a bird today.

Other Long Tunnels (Just because):

Yamate Tunnel: Tokyo. Crowded. 18.2 km.
Zhongnanshan Tunnel: China. Long. Forgettable.

*WestConnex:** Don’t even ask.

How long is the tunnel from Detroit to Canada?

Three minutes, eh? As if. More like an eternity of underwater anxiety. It’s 5,160 feet. So, like, a mile. Ish.

The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel is, technically, a marvel. A watery womb connecting us to… Canada! Gasp

Think of it! You dive into the river, hold your breath (metaphorically, please!) for a mile and… bam, moose sightings.

Fun facts? You want fun?

Opened in 1930. I was busy being not-born.
International border. Passport? Duh.
Ventilation towers. Keeps you from suffocating, I presume. Vital, yes.
Deepest point: 75 feet below the surface. Don’t drop your phone.
One of only a few underwater tunnels. The other ones are less exciting. I declare!

Imagine the fish judging you. “Look at that land-walker! So clumsy!” You know they’re thinking it. I know it.

What is the longest road tunnel in Japan?

Yamate tunnel. 18.2 km. Connects Tokyo’s core. Shinagawa. Shibuya. Shinjuku. Ikebukuro. Major hubs all. Longest expressway tunnel. Period.