Renowned engineer and “Metro Man” E Sreedharan has stated that the Central government will not grant permission for Kerala’s ambitious SilverLine semi-high-speed rail project. He cited financial feasibility concerns and environmental issues as key reasons for the Centre’s reluctance to approve the project. Sreedharan, a vocal critic of the SilverLine project, emphasized that the proposal Read More…
Renowned engineer E. Sreedharan has unveiled a new alternative to Kerala’s controversial SilverLine project, advocating for a semi high-speed rail corridor between Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur with minimal land disruption. His proposal emphasizes the use of elevated tracks and tunnels, reducing large-scale displacement concerns linked to the original plan. The 430-km rail corridor will feature 15 Read More…