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Construction of the tunnel was started in 2008 and was completed in 2013. And now, it has been commissioned and is in operation. |
Construction of the tunnel was started in 2008 and was completed in 2013. And now, it has been commissioned and is in operation. |
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Bukit Berapit has a popular waterfall in [[Taiping, Perak|Taiping]] a long time ago.{{what}} |
Bukit Berapit has a popular waterfall in [[Taiping, Perak|Taiping]] a long time ago.{{what|date=April 2014}} |
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This twin tunnel is 3300m long, which is the longest in South East Asia. <ref> http://www.railway-technology.com/projects/ipohpadangbesarelect/ </ref><ref>Adopted from ''Terowong keretapi paling panjang di Malaysia - Buku Rekod Malaysia Edisi Kedua, [[Ghulam Jie M Khan]]''</ref> |
This twin tunnel is 3300m long, which is the longest in South East Asia. <ref> http://www.railway-technology.com/projects/ipohpadangbesarelect/ </ref><ref>Adopted from ''Terowong keretapi paling panjang di Malaysia - Buku Rekod Malaysia Edisi Kedua, [[Ghulam Jie M Khan]]''</ref> |
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| Overview | |
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| Location | Bukit Berapit, Perak, Malaysia |
| Status | Operational |
| Operation | |
| Work begun | 2008 |
| Constructed | MMC-Gamuda |
| Owner | Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) |
| Operator | Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) |
| Technical | |
| Length | 3.3 km |
Bukit Berapit Rail Tunnel is the longest rail tunnel in Malaysia. It is located in Bukit Berapit near Bukit Gantang, Perak, Malaysia. It was made as a part of Ipoh-Padang Besar Electrified Double Tracking Project.
History
The tunnel was constructed as an alternative to the old winding tracks with many tunnels. The completion of this tunnel saw the Bukit Berapit Halt closure.
Construction of the tunnel was started in 2008 and was completed in 2013. And now, it has been commissioned and is in operation.
Bukit Berapit has a popular waterfall in Taiping a long time ago.[clarification needed]
This twin tunnel is 3300m long, which is the longest in South East Asia. [1][2]
References
- ^ http://www.railway-technology.com/projects/ipohpadangbesarelect/
- ^ Adopted from Terowong keretapi paling panjang di Malaysia - Buku Rekod Malaysia Edisi Kedua, Ghulam Jie M Khan
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