The Latest Breaking News from SilverLine

In major development, Satheesan-led new Kerala govt set to scrap Silverline high-speed rail project

Silverline high-speed rail project: The scrapping of SilverLine marks the end of a project that had dominated Kerala’s political discourse for years and sharply divided public opinion across the state.

The Economic Times · May 20

Two rail projects may have a bearing on electoral prospects of some candidates in Kerala

Rail projects in Thiruvananthapuram impacting Kerala elections, with protests against SilverLine and push for Sabari rail implementation.

The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024

V. D. Satheesan received ₹150 crore to sabotage SilverLine project, alleges P.V. Anvar in Assembly

Nilambur MLA P. V. Anvar on Thursday alleged that IT companies outside the State had paid ₹150 crore to Leader of the Opposition V. D. Satheesan to sabotage the SilverLine semi-high-speed rail project.

The Hindu · Jan 31, 2024

SilverLine project enters poll narrative of Puthuppally

SilverLine project enters poll narrative of Puthuppally

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Support extended for anti-K-Rail protest

The Anti-K Rail SilverLine People’s Struggle Committee, Thiruvananthapuram, has extended support for the protest programmes drawn up by the State committee against the SilverLine semi high-speed rail project.

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

With Centre’s support not forthcoming, no plans to go ahead with SilverLine now: CM

The government is not going ahead with the SilverLine high-speed rail project for the time being due to the denial of permission by the Central government. However, the Centre will have to permit it in the future, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said.

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

Explained | Tracking the new railway proposal for Kerala

Semi-high speed rail proposed in Kerala to cover 420-km Thiruvanthapuram-Kannur corridor in 3.5 hours. Costing ₹1 lakh crore, the project has 15 stations every 30 km and is being projected as an alternative to the Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragod SilverLineproject.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

Surendran sings a different tune on rail project

BJP to discuss E.Sreedharan's alternative proposal to Silverline; K.Surendran says govt. took u-turn; slams CPI(M) for seminar on UCC without allowing Muslim women to speak. BJP to decide if it will support Kerala's bid for mass rapid transport system.

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023

BJP signals a change in tack on Kerala’s bid built a rapid rail system

BJP signals shift in stance on SilverLine; K. Surendran visits metro rail expert E. Sreedharan, suggests high-speed railway system as viable alternative to LDF's K-Rail project. BJP leader quotes Sreedharan saying high-speed railway would serve economy better without taxing families or environment. UDF yet to respond.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

Kerala revises its plan for semi-high speed rail line

Kerala is likely to revisit the semi-high-speed rail project SilverLine and turn it into the first dedicated semi/high-speed rail corridor in the country

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023