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China completes first high-speed rail tunnel under Yangtze River

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China has completed the construction of the Caiyuanba Yangtze River Railway Tunnel, the first high-speed rail tunnel to be built under the Yangtze River. This 11.9km tunnel in Chongqing is a crucial component of a new high-speed rail line connecting the inland megacity with Xiamen on the southeastern coast. The project utilized a specialized boring machine designed to handle high water pressure and varied geological conditions beneath the riverbed. AI

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China completes first high-speed rail tunnel under Yangtze River

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alice Li ·

    China completes first high-speed rail tunnel under the Yangtze River

    China finished the first high-speed railway tunnel under the Yangtze River on Friday, marking a major step forward in the construction of a line that will one day connect the inland of the country with the coast. The 11.9km (7.4-mile) Caiyuanba Yangtze River Railway Tunnel links …

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