Kerala govt scraps 'Silverline' high-speed rail project launched by LDF. Here's why
The Kerala government has decided to scrap the 'Silverline' high-speed rail project, which was intended to connect Thiruvananthapuram and Kasaragod. Chief Minister VD Satheesan cited environmental concerns and the lack of central approval as key reasons for the cancellation. The government plans to revoke land acquisition notifications and support a more sustainable rail project in the future.
- ▪The Silverline project was a 530-km semi-high speed rail initiative aimed at reducing travel time between two major districts in Kerala.
- ▪The project was scrapped due to concerns over environmental impact and inadequate planning from the previous administration.
- ▪Notifications regarding land acquisition for the project will be revoked, and the government will recommend withdrawing criminal cases against project opponents.
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Kerala govt scraps 'Silverline' high-speed rail project launched by LDF. Here's whyThe 530-km project was expected to reduce travel time between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasaragod to four hours.Updated on: May 20, 2026 4:19 PM ISTBy Stuti GuptaShare viaCopy link Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan announced on Wednesday that the proposed “Silverline” semi-high speed rail project would now be scrapped. The 530-km project was expected to reduce the distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasaragod- two districts at opposite ends of the state- to four hours.
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