Kerala Rejects Railways’ Proposal To Modify Silverline DPR

12 Feb 2025 CW Team

The state has rejected Indian Railways’ demand to modify the SilverLine DPR to accommodate other trains like Vande Bharat. Responding to the railways’ proposal, the K-Rail Corporation made it clear that the project proposed by the state government is for a dedicated exclusive rail corridor meant for frequent and faster transportation of people within the state.

The SilverLine DPR should be allowed as a stand-alone exclusive speed corridor for inter-city movements. Contrary to the railways’ suggestion, the line should also be standard gauge, the state government said. It, however, pointed out that if the railways have any concerns over sharing of railway land, the DPR can be slightly modified to avoid such land. Similarly, if there are any technical or environmental hurdles in the DPR, that too can be addressed.

The K-Rail Corporation pointed out that SilverLine has been proposed, in line with the Railway Board’s policy for speed above 160kmph, which mandates an exclusive corridor. Various high-speed and semi-high speed projects are under construction on standard gauge, it added.

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