Tenders for the Vizhinjam port rail link are expected within 10 days, with final approvals underway. The Rs 14.82 billion, 10.7 km EPC project includes a 9.43 km tunnel—India’s third longest—and aims to enhance cargo access from nearby states. Konkan Railway submitted the draft; contracts may be awarded by November. Reportedly, the line will boost Vizhinjam’s cargo potential. Completion is slated for December 2028, with authorities addressing local concerns through awareness efforts.