Fuzhou Port Rear Railway Project Completes Major Tunnel Breakthrough

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The Fuzhou Port Rear Railway Project Department of China Railway 20th Bureau announced that the Jianfengshan Tunnel entrance to the Gui'an Inclined Shaft of the Fuzhou Port Rear Railway EPC-2 project has successfully completed a major section. The 7,626.95-meter-long single-track tunnel, located near the Gui'an Ring Expressway and stretching to Shouzhan Village, Liaoyan Township, was excavated using precise laser blasting control and 3D cross-section scanners for initial tunnel support cross-section inspections. The project team implemented comprehensive safety management, including safety technical briefings, inspection systems, and emergency response plans, ensuring the construction quality and timely completion of the tunnel. The project accelerated the completion of the tunnel by 22 days, and subsequent work on drainage, lining, ballastless track, and track laying will continue, with the entire Fuzhou Port Rear Railway line expected to be completed by July 2027.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Jianfengshan Tunnel, part of the Fuzhou Port Rear Railway EPC-2 project, has completed a major section 22 days ahead of schedule.
  • The tunnel, measuring 7,626.95 meters long, was excavated using precise laser blasting control and 3D cross-section scanners for initial tunnel support cross-section inspections.
  • The project team implemented comprehensive safety management, including safety technical briefings, inspection systems, and emergency response plans, to ensure construction quality and timely completion.
  • The Fuzhou Port rear railway is China's first approved local railway project, spanning 73.49 kilometers and expected to be completed by July 2027.
  • Upon completion, the project will improve Fuzhou Port's transportation system and accelerate its development into a southeastern regional logistics distribution center.
  • The Fuzhou Port rear railway is expected to become a key national logistics hub, a hub for Taiwan logistics, and a gateway to the Maritime Silk Road international logistics corridor.

Statistics:

  • The Jianfengshan Tunnel measures 7,626.95 meters long.
  • The tunnel was completed 22 days ahead of schedule.
  • The Fuzhou Port rear railway spans 73.49 kilometers.
  • The project is expected to be completed by July 2027.
  • The tunnel excavation was done using precise laser blasting control.
  • 3D cross-section scanners were used for initial tunnel support cross-section inspections.

Sources:

  • Fuzhou Port Rear Railway Project Department of China Railway 20th Bureau
  • https://www.fuzhou.gov.cn/zwgk/gzdt/rcyw/202508/t20250824_5065421.htm