Current Affairs question from Patwari exam, 2024 by JKSSB
What percentage of the 48-km railway line between Banihal to Sangaldan passes through tunnels?
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
90%
• The Project: The Banihal-Sangaldan section is a critical 48.1 km stretch of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. It was inaugurated in February 2024.
• Engineering Marvel: Due to the extremely rugged and mountainous terrain of the Pir Panjal range, the vast majority of this rail line is constructed underground.
• Tunnel Statistics: Approximately 43.37 km of the 48.1 km stretch consists of tunnels. This equates to roughly 90% of the total length.
• Notable Feature: This section includes Tunnel T-50, which is currently the longest transportation tunnel in India, stretching over 12.77 km.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
