Rail Expansion in Western Ghats
Sector: Rail • Location: Margao, Goa, India
Source: Times of India
A proposed double-tracking of the railway line from Castlerock (Karnataka) to Kulem (Goa) through the Western Ghats has been called to be halted by scientists due to its potential environmental impact. The project threatens biodiversity hotspots and could disrupt wildlife, particularly tigers.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Rail, Mass Transit
- Location
- Margao, Goa, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Times of India
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Description | A proposed double-tracking of the railway line from Castlerock (Karnataka) to Kulem (Goa) through the Western Ghats has been called to be halted by scientists due to its potential environmental impact. The project threatens biodiversity hotspots and could disrupt wildlife, particularly tigers. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | India |
State | Goa |
City | Margao |
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Source | Times of India |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Mass Transit |
Article published date | 2025-02-28 |
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