Vega Rail Project
Sector: Raw Materials • Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Source: Kerala Kaumudi
The Vega Rail project is a high-speed train travel plan in Kerala proposed by Metroman E Sreedharan as an alternative to the controversial Silver Line project. It envisions a high-speed rail line with a maximum speed of 200 km/h, connecting Thiruvananthapuram to Kannur in 3.5 hours, with stations at intervals of 25-30 km. The project aims to minimize land acquisition and disruption to agriculture
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Raw Materials, Rail, Government
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Kerala Kaumudi
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Vega Rail project is a high-speed train travel plan in Kerala proposed by Metroman E Sreedharan as an alternative to the controversial Silver Line project. It envisions a high-speed rail line with a maximum speed of 200 km/h, connecting Thiruvananthapuram to Kannur in 3.5 hours, with stations at intervals of 25-30 km. The project aims to minimize land acquisition and disruption to agriculture and animal husbandry, with the track built above pillars. The project cost is estimated up to 1.5 lakh crores INR, requiring foreign loans. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Budget |
Location
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
City | Thiruvananthapuram |
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Source | Kerala Kaumudi |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Raw Materials, Rail, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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