Kerala High-Speed Rail Project

proposed

The Kerala government's expert panel has found the high-speed rail proposal prepared by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to be incomplete. The panel recommended against land acquisition or demarcation until detailed viability, feasibility, social and environmental impact studies are carried out. The proposal lacks critical components including social and environmental impact assessments, viability and feasibility studies, and a sustainable economic model. It also does not account for freight movement, raising concerns about financial viability. The panel advised preparing a detailed project report (DPR) only after comprehensive assessments and cautioned against repeating mistakes from the previous SilverLine project.