Kerala’s UDF govt scraps K-Rail project launched by LDF
The Kerala Cabinet has decided to scrap the K-Rail semi-high-speed railway project, citing environmental and economic concerns. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan stated that all land acquired for the project will be de-notified and markers removed. The UDF government remains open to proposing an alternative rail project that aligns with environmental and financial standards.
- ▪The K-Rail project was scrapped due to concerns over environmental impact and economic viability.
- ▪All land acquired for the project will be de-notified, allowing affected individuals to sell or pledge their property.
- ▪The UDF government may propose a new semi-high-speed rail project in the future.
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The Kerala Cabinet on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) decided to scrap the K-Rail (SilverLine) semi-high-speed railway project from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod.Addressing a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said all the land acquired for the project would be de-notified and the yellow-hued concrete markers that demarcated the prospective line would be removed. Centre directs DPR revision for Kerala’s semi-high-speed rail to align with broad gauge standardsThe Chief Minister, however, did not rule out the possibilities of the United Democratic Front (UDF) government coming up with its own semi high-speed rail project.
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