Indian Railway sets new conditions, alters course for Silver Line | Kerala News

The Indian Railways is introducing new conditions for approving Kerala’s Silver Line semi-high-speed rail project, which includes changes in track gauge and alignment. This may impact the project’s design and budget. The Railways plan to dedicate tracks for high-speed trains and goods trains, which could reduce travel time significantly. The Railway Board is still evaluating the project report, and conditions include upgrading to a broad gauge and land allocation for future tracks. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw mentioned that the project could proceed if environmental and technical concerns are addressed. However, experts suggest that changing the alignment could lead to significant cost escalation. Collaboration with the state government may help reduce the financial burden of the project.