Rail modernization between Poprad and Vydrník advances with tunnel breakthrough
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Construction crews have successfully broken through a 711-meter tunnel as part of the railway modernization project between Poprad and Vydrník in northern Slovakia. The project aims to increase train speeds on this section of track. Transport Minister Jozef Ráž expressed optimism about the contractor meeting project milestones and having the first train pass through the tunnel according to the planned schedule. The modernization represents part of Slovakia's broader infrastructure upgrade efforts to improve rail connectivity in the mountainous region near the High Tatras.