Amur River Tunnel, tunnel
The Amur River Tunnel is a railway passage beneath the waters of the Amur River near Khabarovsk, extending approximately 7200 meters in length. It is a single-track structure made of reinforced concrete that connects the two sides of the river and serves as the only underground crossing of its kind in this region.
The tunnel was constructed between 1937 and 1941 as a strategic project to secure railway connections across the Amur River. The first train passed through on July 20, 1941, after which the tunnel became a protected and secret military asset during the war years.
The tunnel carries inscriptions honoring those who built it and symbolizes the connection between the two sides of the river for the region. It represents a link that shaped how people and goods move through this part of the Far East.
The tunnel is accessible only to train traffic and cannot be entered on foot by visitors. The area remains active for railway operations, so travelers should observe from designated viewpoints and respect safety zones around the entrances.
The tunnel was a secret military project during wartime with anti-aircraft batteries stationed nearby to protect it. Today it remains the longest underwater railway tunnel under a river in Russia and stands as a testament to engineering capabilities of that era.
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