USBRL Tunnel 33

USBRL Tunnel 33
Overview
LocationBetween Katra and Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Coordinates33°0′20.48″N 74°55′2.53″E / 33.0056889°N 74.9173694°E / 33.0056889; 74.9173694
StatusOpened
RouteJammu-Baramulla line
Operation
ConstructedTraditional tunneling methods, I-System of Tunneling
OwnerIndian Railways
OperatorNorthern Railway
TrafficRailway
Technical
Length3.209 km (1.994 mi)
Operating speed85km/h

USBRL Tunnel 33, previously known as Tunnel 1, is a 3.209 km (1.994 mi) long railway tunnel located between Katra and Reasi in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It forms a critical part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, which aims to connect the Kashmir Valley with the Indian railway network. The tunnel is noted for its challenging construction due to complex geological conditions in the Himalayan terrain. It was fully completed in December 2024.