Centre gives nod to new high-speed rail in Kerala
India
Kerala's getting a new high-speed rail corridor, officially approved by the Centre and set to replace the much-debated SilverLine project.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, with "Metro Man" E. Sreedharan at the helm, will draft a detailed plan, but the source does not specify a timeline.
Why should you care?
This project promises faster, smoother travel—expect significantly reduced travel times on trains operating at 160-180km/h (per the source).
It's designed to be mostly elevated (so less land is needed), and aims for fewer road accidents and quicker government approvals.
Plus, future expansion mentioned in the source: to Coimbatore via Palakkad; Thiruvananthapuram to Kanyakumari; and Kasaragod to Mangaluru.