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UAE Explores An Ultra-Futuristic Underwater Rail Tunnel Between Mumbai And Fujairah
- UAE exploring the idea of an underwater rail tunnel connecting Mumbai and Fujairah, hoping to strengthen trade ties.
An artist’s impression of the rail tunnel.
The National Advisor Bureau (NAB) of United Arab Emirates (UAE) is exploring a 2,000 kilometre long underwater rail tunnel to connect Mumbai and Fujairah — a distance that can be covered in two hours.
“This is a concept. We plan to connect Indian city of Mumbai with Fujairah through ultra-speed floating trains. The project aims to boost bilateral trade. There will be export of oil to India from Fujairah port and import of excess water from Narmada River, north of Mumbai to the UAE. In addition, other GCC partners can also improve export and import,” Khaleej Times quoted Alshehhi as saying.
This project still needs a feasibility study as underwater rail tunnel held by floating pillars can pose unique challenges, and several aspects of it needs serious consideration, Alshehhi said.
This piece was first published on India InfraHub.
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