Abstract:This article takes a newly built freight railway tunnel in northern Sichuan Province as the research object. Combining the geological characteristics of mudstone shale, weathered sandstone, and fault fracture zones, the shortcomings of the original step method excavation and conventional support technology are analyzed. Systematic optimization is carried out from five dimensions: excavation method, blasting parameters, advanced support, initial support, and dynamic monitoring, forming a complete construction plan suitable for weak surrounding rock in southwestern mountainous areas. The research results indicate that the optimized process can effectively suppress the continuous deformation of the surrounding rock, improve the stability of the support structure, and achieve synchronous improvement of construction safety and efficiency.