Fukuoka Tunnel (福岡トンネル, Fukuoka tonneru) is a railway tunnel on JR's Sanyo Shinkansen line running east–west through the Nishiyama and Inunaki mountains. The tunnel is located between Otono, Miyawaka and Oaza Ino, Hisayama, between the Kasuya and Kurate districts in Fukuoka Prefecture. The total length of the tunnel is 8.488 km (5.274 mi). Construction commenced in 1970 and was completed in 1975. [1] [2] [3]

Fukuoka Tunnel
Fukuoka Tunnel design and vertical alignment
Overview
LocationFukuoka Prefecture
Coordinates33°41′32.5494″N 130°32′52.209″E / 33.692374833°N 130.54783583°E / 33.692374833; 130.54783583
StatusActive
Operation
Work begun1970
Opened10 March 1975 (1975-03-10)
TrafficRailway
Technical
Length8.488 km (5.274 mi)
No. of lanes2

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References

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  1. ^ "List of railway tunnels in Japan". Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  2. ^ "福岡トンネル". mishi.weblike.jp/ website. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Fukuoka Tunnel". Retrieved 23 October 2023.
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