SilverLine: Kerala Railway floats tender for architectural designs

28 Jul 2021 CW Team

According to media reports, a conceptual design for the Thiruvananthapuram station was created in collaboration with KITCO and was based on anticipated patronage, passenger amenities, and safety requirements.

All stations will be built through a public-private partnership (PPP), with the conceptual design serving as a guideline. Among the amenities planned are ample parking and retail outlets.

Stakeholders involved in station development projects can enhance this even further by including additional passenger amenities. The bids are being sought after the Railway Board gave SilverLine in-principle approval, allowing for pre-investment activities of up to Rs 100 crore.

The land required for the stations has already been frozen, and the government has been given the details. Civil engineering tender documents for the entire project are being prepared.

Kollam, Chengannur, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Kochi Airport, Thrissur, Tirur, Kozhikode, and Kannur are among the intermediate stations, while Kasargod will get a terminal station.

Stations for cargo and roll-in, roll-off (RoRo) traffic will be designed in the coming months. They are planned to be built near Pallipuram in Thiruvananthapuram and Pallikkara in Kochi.

A passenger station has been planned adjacent to the Cochin International Airport(CIAL). The media has also reported that modern buses will be introduced from the terminal station in Thiruvananthapuram to the nearby international airport.

The agency has requested bids for a hydrographic survey to ensure that adequate openings beneath the embankment are available so that the 530 km Thiruvananthapuram-Kasargod alignment does not obstruct natural water flow.

The survey will look at the terrain, rainfall history, and other factors to determine this. Soil tests are currently being completed, and a rapid Environment Impact Assessment (rapid-EIA) report is being prepared.

Image Source

"Join industry leaders at RAHSTA Expo, India's premier platform for roads, highways and traffic infrastructure. Register now to explore innovations, network with experts and shape the future of mobility."

Kerala Railway Development Corporation Limited(KRDCL or K-Rail) has floated a tender for architectural drawings for the remaining ten stations on the Rs 63,941 crore Silverline semi-high-speed railway project. According to media reports, a conceptual design for the Thiruvananthapuram station was created in collaboration with KITCO and was based on anticipated patronage, passenger amenities, and safety requirements. All stations will be built through a public-private partnership (PPP), with the conceptual design serving as a guideline. Among the amenities planned are ample parking and retail outlets. Stakeholders involved in station development projects can enhance this even further by including additional passenger amenities. The bids are being sought after the Railway Board gave SilverLine in-principle approval, allowing for pre-investment activities of up to Rs 100 crore. The land required for the stations has already been frozen, and the government has been given the details. Civil engineering tender documents for the entire project are being prepared. Kollam, Chengannur, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Kochi Airport, Thrissur, Tirur, Kozhikode, and Kannur are among the intermediate stations, while Kasargod will get a terminal station. Stations for cargo and roll-in, roll-off (RoRo) traffic will be designed in the coming months. They are planned to be built near Pallipuram in Thiruvananthapuram and Pallikkara in Kochi. A passenger station has been planned adjacent to the Cochin International Airport(CIAL). The media has also reported that modern buses will be introduced from the terminal station in Thiruvananthapuram to the nearby international airport. The agency has requested bids for a hydrographic survey to ensure that adequate openings beneath the embankment are available so that the 530 km Thiruvananthapuram-Kasargod alignment does not obstruct natural water flow. The survey will look at the terrain, rainfall history, and other factors to determine this. Soil tests are currently being completed, and a rapid Environment Impact Assessment (rapid-EIA) report is being prepared. Image Source

Infrastructure Urban

06 Jul 2026

ABS Marine Sees CRISIL Credit Rating Upgrade

ABS Marine Services has secured an upgrade to its long term and short term credit ratings from CRISIL, reflecting improved profitability and revenue growth through long term contracts. CRISIL moved the long term rating from BBB+/Stable to A-/Stable and revised the short term rating from A2 to A2+. The action signals strengthened financial metrics and operational resilience. The company benefited from durable client relationships with firms such as ONGC and Schlumberger. The rating decision followed stronger cash flows and an enlarged bank loan facility, which increased from Rs 3,705 million (m..

Infrastructure Transport

06 Jul 2026

Project BRAHMANK Marks 16 Years Of Strategic Roads In Arunachal

Project BRAHMANK is marking 16 years of work to establish strategic road and bridge links across Arunachal Pradesh, maintaining and developing 811 kilometres of roads and nearly 86 bridges that range from small culverts to large steel and arch bridges. These transport links are described as critical for ensuring year-round movement of defence personnel, equipment and essential supplies while improving everyday travel for people in remote villages. The project balances national security requirements with regional development by focusing on reliable access in challenging terrain. Notable enginee..

Infrastructure Transport

06 Jul 2026

Longleng CSOs Give One Week Ultimatum Over Two-Lane Highway

Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Longleng district have demanded immediate restoration of the deteriorating Changtongya–Longleng two-lane road and sought a detailed status report on the stalled construction within one week. The demand followed a consultative meeting convened under the Phom Peoples' Council (PPC) to discuss welfare and development concerns. PPC president YB Angam Phom said prolonged non-maintenance had caused hardship to commuters and affected transportation, local commerce and the district's development. The meeting urged authorities to undertake immediate restoration a..