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The Seikan Tunnel is a 53.85 km (33.49 miles) long, dual-track railway tunnel in Japan, connecting Hokkaido and Aomori Prefecture, with 23.3 km (14.3 miles) under the Tsugaru Strait, and is the second longest transport tunnel in the world.
Location:
The tunnel connects the island of Hokkaido to Aomori Prefecture on the main island of Honshu, crossing the Tsugaru Strait.
Length:
The tunnel is 53.85 km (33.49 miles) long, with 23.3 km (14.3 miles) under the seabed.
Purpose:
It was originally designed for conventional rail transport, but now also accommodates the Hokkaido Shinkansen (bullet train).
Depth:
The track level is about 100 meters below the seabed and 240 meters below sea level.
Construction:
The survey and excavation of the tunnel began in 1946 and 1964 respectively, with the main tunnel completed in 1985.
Significance:
The Seikan Tunnel is a significant engineering feat, allowing for efficient and weather-independent rail transport between Hokkaido and Honshu.
Museum:
The Seikan Tunnel Museum (青函トンネル記念館) is located near Cape Tappi and provides an insight into the tunnel’s history and construction.
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