Proposed Kerala high-speed rail to connect Thiruvananthapuram with Kannur in 3.5 hours
The interim report on the Kerala high-speed rail project proposes a connection between Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur in 3.5 hours. This project aims to create the world's first green rail corridor, utilizing a fully elevated double line with 23 stations. The estimated cost is ₹60,000 crore, with a completion timeline of five years upon approval.
- ▪The high-speed rail line will cover 473.20 km and connect three airports in Kerala.
- ▪Trains will operate at a maximum speed of 200 kmph and have a carrying capacity of 54,400 passengers per day.
- ▪The project will be funded through a mix of government equity and crowdfunding.
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The new interim report on the high-speed rail project, submitted by technocrat E. Sreedharan to the Kerala government on Friday, envisions connecting Thiruvananthapuram with Kannur in just three hours and 30 minutes, envisaging the project as the world’s first green rail corridor.The proposed Kerala High-Speed Railway (KHSR) line will start from Poojapura in the capital city and terminate at Mundayad in Kannur. The report has been submitted by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to both the Union Ministry of Railways and the State government.The 473.20-km double line from Poojapura to Mundayad will have 23 stations. Unlike the earlier proposal, the line will be fully elevated except for a 6.5-km tunnel in Thiruvananthapuram city.
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