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Centre's nod for country's first underwater road-cum-rail tunnel in Assam historic milestone: CM

Published - February 14, 2026 05:20 pm IST - GUWAHATI Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a BJP workers’ meeting, in Guwahati, on February 14, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday (February 14, 2026) said the Centre's approval for the country's first twin-tube underwater road-cum-rail tunnel in the State was a historic milestone. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the construction of the twin-tube underwater road-cum-rail tunnel between Gohpur and Numaligarh in Assam at a total capital cost of ₹18,662 crore.

Centre's nod for country's first underwater road-cum-rail tunnel in Assam historic milestone: CM

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  • Sarma expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister for approving the 33.7 km-long four-lane corridor, including a 15.79 km tunnel under the Brahmaputra river.
  • ''A historic milestone for Assam- Bharat's first twin tube underwater rail cum road tunnel approved!
  • Gratitude to Adarniya @narendramodi ji led Union Cabinet for approving the 33.7 km 4-lane corridor from Gohpur to Numaligarh, including a 15.79 km tunnel beneath the mighty Brahmaputra River, at a cost of ₹18,662 cr," the CM posted on X.
  • A historic milestone for Assam- Bharat's first twin tube underwater rail cum road tunnel approved!Gratitude to Adarniya @narendramodi ji led Union Cabinet for approving the 33.7 km 4-lane corridor from Gohpur to Numaligarh, including a 15.79 km tunnel beneath the mighty… Mr.
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