The Union Government has given its approval for a high-speed rail corridor in Kerala, marking a major shift in the state’s rail infrastructure plans. The decision ends years of debate over the long-pending SilverLine project and places the project on a fresh, more feasible trajectory. DMRC Entrusted With Planning and DPR Former Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) head and engineering expert E. Sreedharan, often referred to as “Metro Man,” will steer the initial phase of the project. The DMRC has been tasked with preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR), which Sreedharan has said will be ready within nine months. The report will outline alignment, design features, cost estimates and implementation strategy for the corridor. The decision followed detailed discussions between Sreedharan and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi, as well as consultations with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The Kerala government has welcomed the move, considering it a key step toward addressing the state’s long-standing transport challenges. Replacing the SilverLine With a Modern Rail Vision The new high-speed rail link will replace the controversial SilverLine project, which faced criticism over land acquisition, environmental concerns and cost overruns. Sreedharan has emphasised that the new plan will differ fundamentally in… Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
