Zao Tunnel

Zao Railway Tunnel
Zao tunnel on Tohoku Shinkansen line
Overview
LineTōhoku Shinkansen
Locationbetween Kunimi, Fukushima and Saikawa Kajikawa, Shiroishi, Miyagi
Coordinates37°56′32.3874″N 140°35′16.2888″E / 37.942329833°N 140.587858000°E / 37.942329833; 140.587858000
Statusactive
StartFebruary 1972
Operation
OpenedJune 23, 1982
OwnerEast Japan Railway Company (JR East)
OperatorEast Japan Railway Company
TrafficRailway
CharacterPassenger and Freight
Technical
Line length11,215 m (36,795 ft)
No. of tracks2
Track gauge1,435 mm ( standard gauge )
ElectrifiedYes ( AC 25,000 V /50 Hz )
Operating speed320km/h
Grade6 ‰ (max)

Zao Tunnel (蔵王トンネル, Zao tonneru) is a tunnel on Tōhoku Shinkansen that runs from Yamazakiarasawa, Kunimi town, Date district in Fukushima prefecture to Saikawa-Kajikawa, Shiroishi City in Miyagi Prefecture with total length of 11.215 km. It was built and completed in 1982. [1] [2][3]

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References

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  1. ^ Zao Tunnel from Technotreasure site
  2. ^ "List of railway tunnels in Japan". Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Zao tunnel". Retrieved 16 October 2023.
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