Kerala Government Forms Expert Committee for High-Speed Rail Project Review
Kerala sets up expert panel to study DMRC high-speed rail proposal
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The Kerala government has established a four-member expert committee to evaluate the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation's high-speed rail proposal, connecting Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur. The project, estimated at ₹60,000 crore, aims to enhance transportation efficiency across the state.
- 01The proposed Kerala High Speed Railway (KHSR) will cover 473.2 km, connecting Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur with an estimated travel time of 3 hours and 30 minutes.
- 02The project is estimated to cost ₹60,000 crore, with funding split between the Centre and State at a 51:49 ratio.
- 03Trains will operate at speeds of up to 200 km/h, with an initial capacity of 54,400 passengers daily, potentially increasing to 228,000.
- 04The project includes a 20-metre-wide corridor for construction, with plans for future extensions to Kasaragod and branch lines to other districts.
- 05Power requirements will be met through a solar power system, with excess electricity supplied to the Kerala State Electricity Board.
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The Kerala government is reviewing a high-speed rail proposal from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to link Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur through the Kerala High Speed Railway (KHSR) project. A four-member expert committee, led by Transport Secretary K. Biju, will assess the project's technical, financial, and environmental aspects and report within three weeks. The proposed 473.2-km corridor will feature 23 stations, with an estimated travel time of 3 hours and 30 minutes. The project is expected to cost ₹60,000 crore, funded primarily through a 51:49 equity contribution from the Centre and State, with additional funds raised through crowdfunding. The corridor will utilize standard gauge, allowing for lower construction costs and a design speed of 200 km/h. Initial services will operate every 20 minutes during peak hours, with a daily capacity of 54,400 passengers. Future plans include extending the corridor to Kasaragod and developing branch lines to other districts. Power for the project will be generated through a solar power system, with surplus electricity supplied to the Kerala State Electricity Board.
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The high-speed rail project is expected to significantly enhance transportation efficiency in Kerala, reducing travel times and increasing connectivity between major cities.
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