China completes construction of underwater high-speed rail tunnel beneath Yangtze River, linking Shanghai and Jiangsu province
China has successfully finished constructing the underwater section of a high-speed rail tunnel that stretches over 14 kilometers (approximately 9 miles) beneath a heavily trafficked area of the Yangtze River. This milestone marks a significant advancement in the country's efforts to enhance its railway infrastructure, allowing for expanded connectivity while avoiding disruption to existing shipping activities. The tunnel, designed to link Chongming Island in Shanghai with the city of Taicang in Jiangsu province, is expected to be operational by the end of the year. The completion of this underwater section is part of a broader strategy to develop China's high-speed... [Continue Reading]
