Indian Railways Approves ₹220 Crore Doubling of Mararikulam-Alappuzha Line
Railways approves Mararikulam-Alappuzha line doubling for Rs 220 cr
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The Indian Railways has sanctioned ₹220.51 crore for the doubling of the 10.65-km Mararikulam-Alappuzha section in Kerala, aimed at enhancing railway capacity and operational efficiency. This project will facilitate additional passenger trains and improve freight traffic significantly.
- 01The Mararikulam-Alappuzha section is currently the only single-line stretch on the Ernakulam-Kayankulam corridor.
- 02Completion of the project will allow for 9 additional passenger trains in each direction daily and support freight traffic of 2.88 million tonnes per annum.
- 03The project is expected to generate an additional net earning of approximately ₹3.08 crore annually.
- 04The Financial Internal Rate of Return (FIRR) for the project is 3.99%, while the Economic Internal Rate of Return (EIRR) is 22.30%.
- 05This initiative is part of Indian Railways' broader strategy under Mission 3000 MT to enhance railway network capacity.
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In a significant development for Kerala's railway infrastructure, the Indian Railways has approved the doubling of the 10.65-km Mararikulam-Alappuzha section of the Southern Railway at a cost of ₹220.51 crore. This section is currently the only remaining single-line stretch on the Ernakulam-Kayankulam rail corridor, with expansion efforts on other sections either completed or ongoing. The project aims to enhance line capacity and operational efficiency, allowing for the operation of 9 additional passenger trains in each direction daily and supporting freight traffic of 2.88 million tonnes per annum. It is projected to generate additional net earnings of approximately ₹3.08 crore annually. The project demonstrates strong economic viability, with a Financial Internal Rate of Return (FIRR) of 3.99% and an Economic Internal Rate of Return (EIRR) of 22.30%. This initiative is part of the Indian Railways' Mission 3000 MT strategy to augment railway network capacity and improve connectivity in the region.
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The project will enhance railway capacity and efficiency, significantly improving passenger and freight movement in the region.
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