SILVER LINE PROJECT KERALA

SILVER LINE PROJECT KERALA

TOPIC: Economy

Context- The proposed 529.45-km line will link Thiruvananthapuram in the south to Kasaragod in the north, covering 11 districts through 11 stations.

Concept-

• The project entails building a semi high-speed railway corridor through the state linking its southern end and state capital Thiruvananthapuram with its northern end of Kasaragod.
• KRDCL, or K-Rail, is a joint venture between the Kerala government and the Union Ministry of Railways.

Why Silverline?

• SilverLine will bring remarkable changes in local commute, by improving the travel time and quality of transportation.
• There will be a substantial reduction in road accidents due to decongestion on roads.
• SilverLine also provides last mile connectivity which will transform people’s perception towards public transportation.

*** For Further information refer to DPN 22 December 2021