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In major development, Satheesan-led new Kerala govt set to scrap Silverline high-speed rail project

Silverline high-speed rail project: The scrapping of SilverLine marks the end of a project that had dominated Kerala’s political discourse for years and sharply divided public opinion across the state.

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Two rail projects may have a bearing on electoral prospects of some candidates in Kerala

Rail projects in Thiruvananthapuram impacting Kerala elections, with protests against SilverLine and push for Sabari rail implementation.

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V. D. Satheesan received ₹150 crore to sabotage SilverLine project, alleges P.V. Anvar in Assembly

Nilambur MLA P. V. Anvar on Thursday alleged that IT companies outside the State had paid ₹150 crore to Leader of the Opposition V. D. Satheesan to sabotage the SilverLine semi-high-speed rail project.

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Southern Railway expresses inability to spare its land for SilverLine

The report submitted by the Southern Railway on issues related to the SilverLine project of Kerala has put a question mark on the viability of the 530-km Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragod semi-high-speed-rail project proposed by the Kerala Rail Development Corporation Limited (K-Rail).

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Third phase of SilverLine protest ends with Secretariat fast

The Anti-K-Rail SilverLine People’s Struggle Committee’s third phase protest programmes that began from Azhiyur in Kozhikode a month ago concluded at the Secretariat on Christmas day with a fast by State and district committee office-bearers of 11 districts from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram.

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Pinarayi optimistic about transforming Kerala through improved development initiatives

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan urged residents to unite and stressed the govt's commitment to improving education, healthcare, employment and living standards. He highlighted the benefits of the SilverLine project and called upon the entire State to unite against the Centre's neglect of Kerala.

The Hindu

Forum to resume protests against SilverLine semi-high-speed rail project in Kerala

This comes in the wake of a State committee meeting of the samiti held at Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. It was decided to hold zonal-level marches, dharnas, and discussions across Kerala this month in order to create awareness about the ‘real intentions’ behind the project.

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SilverLine project enters poll narrative of Puthuppally

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Support extended for anti-K-Rail protest

The Anti-K Rail SilverLine People’s Struggle Committee, Thiruvananthapuram, has extended support for the protest programmes drawn up by the State committee against the SilverLine semi high-speed rail project.

The Hindu

With Centre’s support not forthcoming, no plans to go ahead with SilverLine now: CM

The government is not going ahead with the SilverLine high-speed rail project for the time being due to the denial of permission by the Central government. However, the Centre will have to permit it in the future, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said.

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Explained | Tracking the new railway proposal for Kerala

Semi-high speed rail proposed in Kerala to cover 420-km Thiruvanthapuram-Kannur corridor in 3.5 hours. Costing ₹1 lakh crore, the project has 15 stations every 30 km and is being projected as an alternative to the Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragod SilverLineproject.

The Hindu

Surendran sings a different tune on rail project

BJP to discuss E.Sreedharan's alternative proposal to Silverline; K.Surendran says govt. took u-turn; slams CPI(M) for seminar on UCC without allowing Muslim women to speak. BJP to decide if it will support Kerala's bid for mass rapid transport system.

The Hindu

BJP signals a change in tack on Kerala’s bid built a rapid rail system

BJP signals shift in stance on SilverLine; K. Surendran visits metro rail expert E. Sreedharan, suggests high-speed railway system as viable alternative to LDF's K-Rail project. BJP leader quotes Sreedharan saying high-speed railway would serve economy better without taxing families or environment. UDF yet to respond.

The Hindu

Kerala revises its plan for semi-high speed rail line

Kerala is likely to revisit the semi-high-speed rail project SilverLine and turn it into the first dedicated semi/high-speed rail corridor in the country

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Congress uses KSSP study to assail LDF on Silverline

The party says the KSSP has vindicated its struggle against the government by reportedly opining that the trespass on private holdings to lay the concrete pillars is patently undemocratic.

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Centre not on same page with State govt. on SilverLine: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Centre is not on the same page with the State government on the Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragod SilverLine semi-high-speed rail corridor project

The Hindu

Railways to increase speed of trains in Kerala in phases

The decision to reclassify certain routes and increase speed to a maximum of 130 km/hr could dull the prospects of SilverLine

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Delay in Centre’s nod affects SilverLine’s foreign loan prospects

Project has been reportedly out of the funding list of JICA

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Rahul to lay stress on regional issues in Kerala

Congress leader set to meet Vizhinjam and SilverLine agitators

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Proposal to extend SilverLine to Mangaluru

The project, if approved, is likely to cost ₹6,000 crore

The Hindu

Sreedharan suggests alternatives to SilverLine

‘Short-term steps that will cost ₹6,500 cr. do not need land acquisition and can be implemented in three years’

The Hindu

Kerala has not given up SilverLine: CM

Pinarayi says Union government will have to give nod at some point

The Hindu

‘Permanent stir’ against SilverLine completes 100 days

‘Agitation launched at Madappally will continue till govt. backs off project’

The Hindu

Congress takes out Raj Bhavan march in protest against ED questioning Sonia Gandhi

Satheesan says CM should clarify why govt. struck deal with Japanese firm for SilverLine sans Centre’s nod

The Hindu

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan should apologise to people for SilverLine fallout: BJP

Pinarayi’s claims proven to be farce and lie: K. Surendran

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