ECRL says Dungun tunnel breakthrough 6 months ahead of schedule

The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has recorded another major milestone as it achieved a tunnel breakthrough at the 871 metres single-bore Terowong Dungun in Terengganu six months ahead of schedule.

KUALA LUMPUR: The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has recorded another major milestone as it achieved a tunnel breakthrough at the 871 metres single-bore Terowong Dungun in Terengganu six months ahead of schedule.

Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) chairman Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali said the overall infrastructure works for the tunnel was expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2022, months ahead of schedule barring any unforeseen circumstances.